How to Pronounce "responsibility"
word
/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/
ri-SPAHN-suh-BIL-i-tee
/ɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/
ri-SPON-suh-BIL-i-tee
Definition
Something that is your duty to do or take care of, or the state of being in charge of something and being accountable for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/
British English
/ɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SPAHN-suh-BIL-i-tee
UK
ri-SPON-suh-BIL-i-tee
Listen in Context
Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.
It is your responsibility to lock the door.
She has a lot of responsibility at work.
I know it was my responsibility, and I should have handled it sooner.