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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable spon
  • 11 letters
Syllables
re-spon-si-ble: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-SPON-si-ble.
Pronunciation
/riˈspɑnsəbəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as re-sponsible, respon-sible, responsi-ble.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide responsible into syllables?

responsible divides as re-spon-si-ble. re-spon-si-ble: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in responsible?

Responsible has 4 syllables (re-spon-si-ble).

Which syllable is stressed in responsible?

The stressed syllable in responsible is spon. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-SPON-si-ble.

How do you pronounce responsible?

/riˈspɑnsəbəl/ in American English.