How to pronounce "reponse" in English
rɪˈpɒns
rih·PONS
Primary stress: PONS
Hear native speakers say reponse in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “reponse”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
rih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
PONS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PONS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "reponse" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“once it gets down to the n = 1 or 0 it actually gets a numeric response it then has to build up to it's previous reponse”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“reponse epigraph here in Senegal many girls is so not after removal of the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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once it gets down to the n = 1 or 0 it actually gets a numeric response it then has to build up to it's previous reponse
Hear it in context: “reponse”
3 clipsThe English word “reponse” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈpɒns (phonetic respelling: rih-PONS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · PONS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PONS). Grammatically, “reponse” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “reponse” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Khan Academy.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #1 · @5:27
“because once it eventually gets down to the base cases, once it gets down to the n = 1 or 0 it actually gets a numeric response it then has to build up to it's previous reponse it actually gets a numeric response”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @9:43
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Definition & Meaning: “reponse”
- An archaic or variant spelling of response, meaning a reply or answer.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He waited patiently for a reponse to his letter.”
- “once it gets down to the n = 1 or 0 it actually gets a numeric response it then has to build up to it's previous reponse”
- “reponse epigraph here in Senegal many girls is so not after removal of the”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “reponse”
- Pronunciation:
- rih-PONS
- Syllables:
- rih · PONS
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · ponse
- Primary stress:
- PONS
- IPA:
- rɪˈpɒns
- Hear it in context
- reponse
Words that Rhyme with “reponse”
-ɒnsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"reponse" (⁄rɪˈpɒns⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "reponse" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about reponse
How do you pronounce “reponse”?
“reponse” is pronounced ⁄rɪˈpɒns⁄ (rih-PONS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “reponse”?
“reponse” has 2 syllables: rih · PONS.
Where is the stress in “reponse”?
The primary stress in “reponse” is on “PONS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “reponse” mean?
An archaic or variant spelling of response, meaning a reply or answer.
How can I hear “reponse” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “reponse” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “reponse”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).