How to pronounce corresponds
Say it like kor-uh-SPONDZ. Corresponds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPONDZ).
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- kor
- uh
- SPONDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corresponds 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.
- SPONDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of corresponds
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kor-ih-SPONDZ.
What does corresponds mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of correspond How to pronounce correspond
Questions about saying corresponds
How do you pronounce corresponds?
Say kor-uh-SPONDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corresponds?
Corresponds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPONDZ). Broken into parts: kor · uh · SPONDZ.
Is corresponds 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 /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndz/ (kor-ih-SPONDZ).