How to pronounce respondents
Say it like rih-SPON-dunts. Respondents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respondents 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.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of respondents
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-dunts.
What does respondents mean?
- plural of respondent How to pronounce respondent
Questions about saying respondents
How do you pronounce respondents?
Say rih-SPON-dunts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respondents?
Respondents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · dunts.
Is respondents 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 /rɪˈspɒndənts/ (rih-SPON-dunts).