How to Pronounce Correspond

To pronounce "correspond", say CORR-esp-ond — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “correspond”

"correspond" has 3 syllables: corr-esp-ond. It rhymes with fond and abscond, if that helps it stick.

What does correspond mean?

verb

  1. (constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
  2. (constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

    “I've been corresponding with my German pen pal for three years.”

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Words that rhyme with correspond

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fondabscondbeyondresponddonnedfrondmaundspawnedblondewandmondeconned

Related words

equaterepresentagreefitjibetallygibecheck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "correspond"?▾

"Correspond" has 3 syllables: corr · esp · ond.

What is the IPA transcription of "correspond"?▾

The IPA transcription of "correspond" is /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/.

What does "correspond" mean?▾

Correspond: (constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

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