DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
respite
/'rɛspɪt/ · rɛspɪt
Respite has 2 syllables: res · pite.
res
01
pite
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noun. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
noun. A pause from doing something (as work).
verb. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
noun. A pause for relaxation.
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