How to Pronounce "responsible"
word
/ɹiˈspɑnsəbəɫ/
ri-SPAHN-suh-buhl
/ɹɪspˈɒnsəbəl/
ri-SPON-suh-buhl
Definition
If someone is responsible, they are expected to take care of something, make decisions, or deal with the results of their actions. It can also describe a person who behaves in a reliable and mature way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈspɑnsəbəɫ/
British English
/ɹɪspˈɒnsəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SPAHN-suh-buhl
UK
ri-SPON-suh-buhl
Listen in Context
She is responsible for the school keys.
He is very responsible with money.
Who is responsible for this room?
I know the mistake happened, but I'm not the one responsible for it.