How to pronounce responding
Say it like rih-SPON-ding. Responding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of responding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-ding.
What does responding mean?
Words that rhyme with responding
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Questions about saying responding
How do you pronounce responding?
Say rih-SPON-ding. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responding?
Responding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · ding.
Is responding 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 /rɪˈspɒndɪŋ/ (rih-SPON-ding).