How to pronounce responds
Say it like rih-SPONDZ. Responds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPONDZ).
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US American/rɪˈspɑndz/rih-SPONDZ
UK British/rɪˈspɒndz/rih-SPONDZ
- rih
- SPONDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responds 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.
- SPONDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of responds
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPONDZ.
What does responds mean?
noun
- plural of respond How to pronounce respond
- third-person singular simple present indicative of respond How to pronounce respond
Questions about saying responds
How do you pronounce responds?
Say rih-SPONDZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑndz/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responds?
Responds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPONDZ). Broken into parts: rih · SPONDZ.
Is responds 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 /rɪˈspɒndz/ (rih-SPONDZ).