How to pronounce respondee
Say it like rih-spon-DEE. Respondee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- rih
- spon
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respondee 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.
- sponKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of respondee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-spon-DEE.
What does respondee mean?
- One who is asked to respond.
Where does respondee come from?
From respond + -ee.
Words that rhyme with respondee
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Questions about saying respondee
How do you pronounce respondee?
Say rih-spon-DEE. The American pronunciation is /rɪspɑnˈdi/. In British English it is /rɪspɒnˈdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respondee?
Respondee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: rih · spon · DEE.
Is respondee 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 /rɪspɒnˈdiː/ (rih-spon-DEE).