inspire

/ɪnˈspaɪr/

Syllables in·spire

Stress in-SPIRE

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

spire

/spaɪr/

ir sound

Meaning

to encourage or give someone ideas, confidence, or motivation

Sound Reference

💡

in=/ɪn/(in) + spire=/spaɪr/(spire)

Example

Her words inspire people to work harder.