How to pronounce responders
Say it like rih-SPON-derz. Responders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of responders
- 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-duz.
What does responders mean?
- plural of responder How to pronounce responder
Questions about saying responders
How do you pronounce responders?
Say rih-SPON-derz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responders?
Responders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · derz.
Is responders 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 /rɪˈspɒndəz/ (rih-SPON-duz).