How to pronounce responder
Say it like rih-SPON-der. Responder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of responder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-duh.
What does responder mean?
- One who responds.
- A person who responds to an emergency situation or other summons.“911 responders arrived at the scene within five minutes after the call.”
Where does responder come from?
From respond + -er.
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Questions about saying responder
How do you pronounce responder?
Say rih-SPON-der. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responder?
Responder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · der.
Is responder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈspɒndə/ (rih-SPON-duh).