How to Pronounce Responsiveness

To pronounce "responsiveness", say RESP-ons-iv-en-ess — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ɹɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “responsiveness”

"responsiveness" has 5 syllables: resp-ons-iv-en-ess.

What does responsiveness mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being responsive.
  2. The ability of a machine to adjust to external influences.

    “The responsiveness of my old PC is nearly zero!”

Related words

reactivityresponsivityreactivereactionrespondingreceptivityreceptivereceptiveness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "responsiveness"?▾

"Responsiveness" has 5 syllables: resp · ons · iv · en · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "responsiveness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "responsiveness" is /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/.

What does "responsiveness" mean?▾

Responsiveness: The quality or state of being responsive.

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