How to Pronounce “respectful”
word
/ɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ/
/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ/
British English
/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
Listen in Context
The students were respectful during the ceremony.
It is important to be respectful to your elders.
He gave a respectful answer to the question.
Even when they disagreed, the discussion stayed respectful.