How to Pronounce Respond

To pronounce "respond", say RESP-ond — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

RESP-ond

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💡 Tip for remembering “respond”

"respond" has 2 syllables: resp-ond. It rhymes with fond and abscond, if that helps it stick.

What does respond mean?

noun

  1. A response.
  2. A versicle or short anthem chanted at intervals during the reading of a lection.

verb

  1. To say something in return; to answer; to reply.

    “to respond to a question or an argument”

  2. To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.

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Words that rhyme with respond

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fondabscondbeyonddonnedfrondmaundspawnedblondecorrespondwandmondeconned

Related words

replyanswerreactresponseansweringresponsiverespondentsolve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "respond"?▾

"Respond" has 2 syllables: resp · ond.

What does "respond" mean?▾

Respond: A response.

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