To pronounce "respondent", say RESP-ond-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RESP-ond-ent
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"respondent" has 3 syllables: resp-ond-ent. It rhymes with despondent and correspondent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Respondent" has 3 syllables: resp · ond · ent.
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