How to pronounce correspond
Say it like kor-uh-SPOND. Correspond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOND).
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- kor
- uh
- SPOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Correspond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of correspond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kor-ih-SPOND.
What does correspond mean?
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”“The handwriting checks with the signature on the check”
- be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
- exchange messages“My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years”
Where does correspond come from?
From Middle French correspondre, from Latin com- (“with”) + respondeo (“to match, to answer to”), equivalent to co- + respond.
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Words that rhyme with correspond
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Questions about saying correspond
How do you pronounce correspond?
Say kor-uh-SPOND. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈspɑnd/. In British English it is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in correspond?
Correspond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOND). Broken into parts: kor · uh · SPOND.
Is correspond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒnd/ (kor-ih-SPOND).