How to pronounce unresponsive
Say it like uhn-ree-SPON-siv. Unresponsive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌʌnriˈspɑnsɪv/uhn-ree-SPON-siv
UK British/ˌʌnriˈspɒnsɪv/uhn-ree-SPON-siv
- uhn
- ree
- SPON
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unresponsive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 unresponsive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-ree-SPON-siv.
What does unresponsive mean?
adjective
- Not responsive; unreactive.
- Indifferent or apathetic; emotionless.
Where does unresponsive come from?
From un- + responsive.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unresponsive
How do you pronounce unresponsive?
Say uhn-ree-SPON-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnriˈspɑnsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌʌnriˈspɒnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unresponsive?
Unresponsive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON). Broken into parts: uhn · ree · SPON · siv.
Is unresponsive 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 /ˌʌnriˈspɒnsɪv/ (uhn-ree-SPON-siv).