How to Pronounce Respondents

To pronounce "respondents", say RESP-ond-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

RESP-ond-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “respondents”

"respondents" has 3 syllables: resp-ond-ents. It rhymes with correspondents, if that helps it stick.

What does respondents mean?

noun

  1. One who responds; one who replies.
  2. A defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings.

Words that rhyme with respondents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

correspondents

Related words

responderanswereransweringresponsiveanswersapplicantsattendeesbidders

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "respondents"?▾

"Respondents" has 3 syllables: resp · ond · ents.

What does "respondents" mean?▾

Respondents: One who responds; one who replies.

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