How to Pronounce Responsibility

To pronounce "responsibility", say RESP-ons-ib-il-ity — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “responsibility”

"responsibility" has 5 syllables: resp-ons-ib-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does responsibility mean?

noun

  1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

    “Responsibility is a heavy burden.”

  2. The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.

Synonyms

responsibleness

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Words that rhyme with responsibility

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

responsiblenessdutyobligationprovinceaccountableliableaccountabilityresponsible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "responsibility"?▾

"Responsibility" has 5 syllables: resp · ons · ib · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "responsibility"?▾

The IPA transcription of "responsibility" is /ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/.

What does "responsibility" mean?▾

Responsibility: The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

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