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