How to pronounce responsiveness
Say it like rih-SPON-siv-nus. Responsiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- siv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsiveness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of responsiveness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-siv-nis.
What does responsiveness mean?
- The quality or state of being responsive.
- The ability of a machine to adjust to external influences.“The responsiveness of my old PC is nearly zero!”
Where does responsiveness come from?
From responsive + -ness.
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Questions about saying responsiveness
How do you pronounce responsiveness?
Say rih-SPON-siv-nus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑnsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsiveness?
Responsiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · siv · nus.
Is responsiveness 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 /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/ (rih-SPON-siv-nis).