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How to pronounce “despondent”
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Pronunciation guide for despondent
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of despondent with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Why Do You Love Your Favorite Songs?
What if I was despondent or very upset
- Definition summary
- In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
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How to pronounce despondent
Why Do You Love Your Favorite Songs?

What if I was despondent or very upset
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “despondent”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
- [Verb]
- third-person plural present active indicative of dēspondeō
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