How to Pronounce Responsive

To pronounce "responsive", say RESP-ons-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “responsive”

"responsive" has 4 syllables: resp-ons-iv-e. It rhymes with unresponsive and nonresponsive, if that helps it stick.

What does responsive mean?

adjective

  1. Answering, replying or responding
  2. Able to receive and respond to external stimuli

Antonyms

nonresponsiveunresponsive

Words that rhyme with responsive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unresponsivenonresponsive

Related words

answeringrespondenttractableamenablesusceptiblesensitiveantiphonalresponse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "responsive"?▾

"Responsive" has 4 syllables: resp · ons · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "responsive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "responsive" is /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/.

What does "responsive" mean?▾

Responsive: Answering, replying or responding

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