How to pronounce responded
Say it like rih-SPON-did. Responded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of responded
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-did.
What does responded mean?
- simple past and past participle of respond How to pronounce respond
Questions about saying responded
How do you pronounce responded?
Say rih-SPON-did. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responded?
Responded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · did.
Is responded 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 /rɪˈspɒndɪd/ (rih-SPON-did).