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How to pronounce responsible
Say it like this: /ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does responsible mean?
adjHaving the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
“Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour.”
Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
“Who is responsible for this mess?”
Answerable to (a superior).
nounThe person who bears the responsibility for something.
An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.
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