How to Pronounce "rsvp"
word
ˈɑˈɹɛsˈviˈpi
AHR-ES-VEE-PEE
ˌɑːˌɛsˌviːˈpiː
AH-ES-VEE-PEE
Definition
The act of responding to an invitation to let the host know if you will attend an event. The term comes from the French phrase 'Répondez s'il vous plaît,' meaning 'please respond.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑˈɹɛsˈviˈpi
British English
ˌɑːˌɛsˌviːˈpiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-ES-VEE-PEE
UK
AH-ES-VEE-PEE
Listen in Context
Please RSVP by Friday for the party.
Did you RSVP to the wedding invitation?
You need to RSVP if you want to join the dinner.
I totally forgot to RSVP to Jane's baby shower!