How to Pronounce Correspondence

To pronounce "correspondence", say CORR-esp-ond-enc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˌɒɹɪspˈɒndəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “correspondence”

"correspondence" has 5 syllables: corr-esp-ond-enc-e.

What does correspondence mean?

noun

  1. Friendly discussion.
  2. Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "correspondence"?▾

"Correspondence" has 5 syllables: corr · esp · ond · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "correspondence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "correspondence" is /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndəns/.

What does "correspondence" mean?▾

Correspondence: Friendly discussion.

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