How to pronounce responsor
Say it like rih-SPAWN-ser. Responsor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAWN).
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- rih
- SPAWN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsor 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.
- SPAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of responsor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SPON-suh.
What does responsor mean?
- A receiver used in conjunction with an interrogator to receive and interpret signals from a transponder.
- A person who is assigned responsibility for daily care of a person with a chronic illness and for working with the health care professionals.
Where does responsor come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin respōnsor.
Questions about saying responsor
How do you pronounce responsor?
Say rih-SPAWN-ser. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɔnsər/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsor?
Responsor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAWN). Broken into parts: rih · SPAWN · ser.
Is responsor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈspɒnsə/ (rih-SPON-suh).