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Add a short 'i' sound (/ɪ/) as in 'sit', followed by an 'r' sound. This is the first syllable: 'spir'.
The second syllable is a short 'i' sound (/ɪ/) and a 't' sound: 'it'.
Stress the first syllable: SPI-rit.
Pronouncing the first 'i' as a long 'ee' sound (spee-rit).
Pronouncing the second 'i' as a long 'ee' sound (spi-reet).
Putting the stress on the second syllable (spi-RIT).
same as American
same as American
Both 'i' sounds are short, like the 'i' in 'sit' or 'big'. Your mouth should be relaxed.
The stress is on the first syllable. Say 'SPI-rit', not 'spi-RIT'.
In American English, the 'r' is clearly pronounced. In British English, it can be softer, but it is still present before the vowel in the next syllable.
The non-physical part of a person, like their soul, character, or mood.
/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/
Relating to the soul or religion.
/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/
Full of energy and life.
/ˈspɪr.ɪt.ləs/
Without energy or enthusiasm.
In 'spiritual', the word has four syllables (spir-i-tu-al) and the 't' changes to a 'ch' sound.
In 'spirited', the word has three syllables (spir-it-ed) and the ending sounds like 'id'.
In 'spiritless', the word has three syllables (spir-it-less) and the stress remains on the first syllable.
The most important part is stressing the first syllable: SPI-rit. Practice saying it with more energy on the first part.
Remember that both 'i' vowels are short. Think of the words 'sit' and 'it'. Say 'spir-it', not 'speer-eet'.
