How to pronounce responsibilities
Say it like ree-spon-suh-BIL-uh-teez. Responsibilities has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ree
- spon
- suh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsibilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of responsibilities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-spon-sih-BIL-ih-teez.
What does responsibilities mean?
- plural of responsibility How to pronounce responsibility
Words that rhyme with responsibilities
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of responsibilities.
Questions about saying responsibilities
How do you pronounce responsibilities?
Say ree-spon-suh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /riˌspɑnsəˈbɪlətiz/. In British English it is /rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsibilities?
Responsibilities has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · spon · suh · BIL · uh · teez.
Is responsibilities 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 /rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪtiz/ (rih-spon-sih-BIL-ih-teez).