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responsibility
Definition:
(nou) the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force- John (nou) the proper sphere or extent of your activities (nou) a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti
Examples:
This is a good thing, not simply because it demonstrates my great rectitude and adult social responsibility.
That is the responsibility of the merchant.
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Common mistakes of responsibility pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the wrong syllable, saying "re-spon-si-BIL-i-ty" instead of "re-spon-si-ˈBIL-i-ty". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the "BIL" syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: People often pronounce "responsibility" with exaggerated vowels, making it sound awkward. For example, "re-spon-si-bi-li-ty" instead of the correct "re-spon-si-ˈBIL-i-ty". Tip: Focus on maintaining a natural flow while pronouncing the vowels.
- Dropping syllables: Some may drop the second "i" in "responsibility", saying "re-spon-sə-bil-i-ty". This can happen due to the rapid pace of speech. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Confusing "responsibility" with "responsible": Learners might confuse the two words and mispronounce "responsibility" as "re-spon-si-ˈbəl". This alters the meaning and pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the endings; "responsibility" has the "-ity" ending, while "responsible" ends with "-ble".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "responsibility" as a long "o" sound, saying "rees-pon-sibility." This is incorrect. Tip: The "o" should sound like the short "o" in "pot" [ɑ], as in "re-spon".