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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable spond
  • 7 letters
Syllables
re-spond: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-SPOND.
Pronunciation
/rɪˈspɑnd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as re-spond.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide respond into syllables?

respond divides as re-spond. re-spond: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in respond?

Respond has 2 syllables (re-spond).

Which syllable is stressed in respond?

The stressed syllable in respond is spond. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-SPOND.

How do you pronounce respond?

/rɪˈspɑnd/ in American English.