How to pronounce responser
Say it like rih-SPAWN-ser. Responser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAWN).
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- rih
- SPAWN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responser 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.
- SPAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of responser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SPON-suh.
What does responser mean?
- One who responds, or gives responses.
Where does responser come from?
From response + -er. First attested in 1791.
Questions about saying responser
How do you pronounce responser?
Say rih-SPAWN-ser. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɔnsər/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responser?
Responser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAWN). Broken into parts: rih · SPAWN · ser.
Is responser 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 /rɪˈspɒnsə/ (rih-SPON-suh).