How to Pronounce "in some respects"
expression
in SUM ri-SPEKTS
in sum ri-SPEKTS
Definition
Used to say that something is true or applicable in some ways or parts, but not completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsəm/ /ɹəˈspɛks/, /ɹiˈspɛks/, /ɹiˈspɛkts/, /ɹɪˈspɛkts
British English
ˈɪn/ /sˈʌm/ /ɹɪspˈɛkts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in SUM ri-SPEKTS
UK
in sum ri-SPEKTS
Listen in Context
In some respects, this book is difficult to understand.
In some respects, she is similar to her sister.
In some respects, the old phone works better than the new one.
In some respects, I actually preferred the smaller apartment.