word
Responsible
Ree-SPAH-nsuh-buhl
/riːˈspɑːnsʌbʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
responsible
Dictionary meaning
Being the agent or cause.
Examples
- Determined who was the responsible party.
- A responsible borrower.
Synonyms: responsible for
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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