How to pronounce responsive
Say it like rih-SPON-siv. Responsive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈspɑnsɪv/rih-SPON-siv
UK British/rɪˈspɒnsɪv/rih-SPON-siv
- rih
- SPON
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of responsive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-siv.
What does responsive mean?
adjective
- Answering, replying or responding
- Able to receive and respond to external stimuli.
- Using antiphons; antiphonal.
Where does responsive come from?
From Middle French responsif, from Late Latin responsivus.
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Questions about saying responsive
How do you pronounce responsive?
Say rih-SPON-siv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑnsɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsive?
Responsive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · siv.
Is responsive 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 /rɪˈspɒnsɪv/ (rih-SPON-siv).