How to Pronounce Responder

To pronounce "responder", say RESP-ond-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈspɒndə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹəˈspɒndə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “responder”

"responder" has 3 syllables: resp-ond-er. It rhymes with squander and condor, if that helps it stick.

What does responder mean?

noun

  1. One who responds.
  2. A person who responds to an emergency situation or other summons.

    “911 responders arrived at the scene within five minutes after the call.”

Words that rhyme with responder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squandercondorlaunderyonderbondertransponderblonderdonderalexandrebronder

Related words

respondentanswererreplyresponseanswerintervieweeintervenorintervener

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "responder"?▾

"Responder" has 3 syllables: resp · ond · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "responder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "responder" is /ɹəˈspɒndə/.

What does "responder" mean?▾

Responder: One who responds.

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