despise

/dɪˈspaɪz/

Syllables de·spise

Stress de-SPISE

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

sp

/sp/

consonant blend

ise

/aɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to feel deep hatred or contempt for someone or something

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(dinner) + sp=/sp/(spin) + ise=/aɪz/(wise)

Example

She despises lying and dishonesty.