How to pronounce responsorial
Say it like ris-pahn-SOR-ee-ul. Responsorial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOR).
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- ris
- pahn
- SOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- risGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of responsorial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ris-pon-SAW-ree-ul.
What does responsorial mean?
- A book of liturgical responses
- Of or pertaining to a response (in all senses)
- Responsive
Words that rhyme with responsorial
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Questions about saying responsorial
How do you pronounce responsorial?
Say ris-pahn-SOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪspɑnˈsɔriəl/. In British English it is /ˌrɪspɒnˈsɔːriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsorial?
Responsorial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOR). Broken into parts: ris · pahn · SOR · ee · ul.
Is responsorial 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 /ˌrɪspɒnˈsɔːriəl/ (ris-pon-SAW-ree-ul).