Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

despised

How many syllables in despised?

  2 syllables

Divide despised into syllables:   de-spised
How to say despised:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"despised." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 28 July 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why despised is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
72% get these syllable
questions wrong!
Take the Syllable Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for despised


1 syllable
  • loathed
    2 syllables
    • reviled
    • unloved
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
      5 syllables
        Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
        How could $250 help your students?

        Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
        $Read the contest rules and apply
        Fun Fact
        Vacuum has 3 syllables:
        vac-u-um
        !See more facts
        FAQ
        Is fire 1 or 2
        syllables?
        ?Learn Here

        Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

        What rhymes with despised

        1 syllable
        • prized
        • wise
        • sized
        2 syllables
        3 syllables
        4 syllables
          5 syllables
            Did You Know
            cats = many cats
            cat's = belongs to one cat
            cats' = belongs to many cats
            Find Out Why

            Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
            Need help finding a syllable count?
            Want to say thank you?

            Contact Us!