How to Pronounce "respond"
word
/ɹiˈspɑnd/
ri-SPAHND
/ɹɪspˈɒnd/
ri-SPOND
Definition
To say or do something as an answer to someone or something. It can also mean to react in a particular way to a situation, event, or treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈspɑnd/
British English
/ɹɪspˈɒnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SPAHND
UK
ri-SPOND
Listen in Context
Please respond to my message today.
The plants respond well to sunlight.
He did not respond to my question.
I emailed them last week, but they still haven't responded.