How to pronounce respond in American English
“respond” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to respond the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“respond” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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The Press: Respond. President Obama: Okay, okay -- respond.
The Obama White House
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respond and we will respond in no uncertain terms.
State Department
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respond to major disasters.
GAO
Words that sound like “respond”
Words one sound away from respond — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “respond”
Why real speech
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