How to Pronounce "respects"
word
/ɹəˈspɛks/
ruh-SPEKS
/ɹɪspˈɛkts/
ri-SPEKTS
Definition
As a verb, it means to admire someone or treat them well because you think they are important or have good qualities. As a plural noun in the phrase 'in some/many respects', it means aspects or ways of considering something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹəˈspɛks/
British English
/ɹɪspˈɛkts/
Simplified Pronunciation
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ruh-SPEKS
UK
ri-SPEKTS
Listen in Context
She respects her grandparents very much.
He respects the rules at school.
In some respects, this job is easy.
I may not agree with her, but I respects her honesty.