How to pronounce respondent
Say it like rih-SPON-dunt. Respondent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respondent 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of respondent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-dunt.
What does respondent mean?
- One who responds; one who replies.
- A defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings.
- A person replying to a questionnaire.
- Disposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding.
Words that rhyme with respondent
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Questions about saying respondent
How do you pronounce respondent?
Say rih-SPON-dunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respondent?
Respondent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · dunt.
Is respondent 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 /rɪˈspɒndənt/ (rih-SPON-dunt).