How to pronounce responseless
Say it like rih-SPON-slus. Responseless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responseless 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.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of responseless
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-slus.
What does responseless mean?
- Having or producing no response.
Where does responseless come from?
From response + -less.
Questions about saying responseless
How do you pronounce responseless?
Say rih-SPON-slus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑnsləs/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responseless?
Responseless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · slus.
Is responseless 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 /rɪˈspɒnsləs/ (rih-SPON-slus).