How to pronounce responsory
Say it like rih-SPON-suh-ree. Responsory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsory 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of responsory
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-suh-ree.
What does responsory mean?
- A chant or anthem recited after a reading in a church service; a respond.
- A book of liturgical responses; a responsorial.
- Containing or making answer; answering.
Where does responsory come from?
Inherited from Middle English responsorie, from Late Latin respōnsōrium, from Latin respōnsus (“answered”), from the verb respondeō (“to answer”).
Questions about saying responsory
How do you pronounce responsory?
Say rih-SPON-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑnsəri/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsory?
Responsory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · suh · ree.
Is responsory 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 /rɪˈspɒnsəri/ (rih-SPON-suh-ree).