ree-spahn-suh-BIL-uh-tee
/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/
responsibility is pronounced ree-spahn-suh-BIL-uh-tee (/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/). As a noun, the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of being accountable for one's actions; the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
nounThe state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of being accountable for one's actions; the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
"As a manager, she has the responsibility to oversee the team's progress."
"Parents bear the responsibility of raising their children."
"It's your responsibility to lock up before leaving."
The word "responsibility" is pronounced /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"responsibility" sounds like R-e-s-p-o-n-s-i-b-i-l-i-t-y. The pronunciation follows standard English pronunciation rules.
"responsibility" is considered intermediate difficult to pronounce. This word may require some practice to master the correct pronunciation.
"responsibility" is a noun. It refers to a person, place, thing, or concept.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "responsibility" is /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From Latin responsus (past participle of respondēre 'to respond') + -ibility, via French responsabilité.
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