How to Pronounce Responsibly

To pronounce "responsibly", say RESP-ons-ibly — 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-ons-ibly

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💡 Tip for remembering “responsibly”

"responsibly" has 3 syllables: resp-ons-ibly. It rhymes with irresponsibly, if that helps it stick.

What does responsibly mean?

adverb

  1. In a responsible manner.

Antonyms

irresponsibly

Words that rhyme with responsibly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

irresponsibly

Related words

properlyjudiciouslysensiblyprudentlywiselyreasonablyseriouslydiscriminately

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "responsibly"?▾

"Responsibly" has 3 syllables: resp · ons · ibly.

What does "responsibly" mean?▾

Responsibly: In a responsible manner.

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