How to pronounce responsibly
Say it like rih-SPON-suh-blee. Responsibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsibly 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of responsibly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-suh-blee.
What does responsibly mean?
- In a responsible manner.
Where does responsibly come from?
From responsible + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying responsibly
How do you pronounce responsibly?
Say rih-SPON-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑnsəbli/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsibly?
Responsibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · suh · blee.
Is responsibly 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 /rɪˈspɒnsəbli/ (rih-SPON-suh-blee).