How to pronounce corresponding
Say it like kor-uh-SPON-ding. Corresponding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON).
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- kor
- uh
- SPON
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corresponding 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.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corresponding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kor-ih-SPON-ding.
What does corresponding mean?
- accompanying“all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities”
- similar especially in position or purpose“a number of corresponding diagonal points”
- conforming in every respect“boxes with corresponding dimensions”“the like period of the preceding year”
Where does corresponding come from?
By surface analysis, correspond + -ing.
Words that rhyme with corresponding
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Questions about saying corresponding
How do you pronounce corresponding?
Say kor-uh-SPON-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corresponding?
Corresponding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON). Broken into parts: kor · uh · SPON · ding.
Is corresponding 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 /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/ (kor-ih-SPON-ding).