How to Pronounce Response

To pronounce "response", say RESP-ons-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈspɒns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “response”

"response" has 3 syllables: resp-ons-e. It rhymes with nonce and sconce, if that helps it stick.

What does response mean?

noun

  1. An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.
  2. The act of responding or replying; reply: as, to speak in response to a question.

Synonyms

reaction

Words that rhyme with response

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

noncesconcehauncenonchalanceensconcejaunceponcepauncechaunceskonceboncelaunce

Related words

answerreplyreactionreceptionrespondansweringrespondingresponsive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "response"?▾

"Response" has 3 syllables: resp · ons · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "response"?▾

The IPA transcription of "response" is /ɹɪˈspɒns/.

What does "response" mean?▾

Response: An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

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