How to Pronounce “rsvp”
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- American (US)
- /ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/
- British (UK)
- /ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/
What “rsvp” means
verb — Alternative letter-case form of RSVP.
Example: Will you rsvp for the party?
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “rsvp” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "rsvp" mean?
rsvp (verb): Alternative letter-case form of RSVP. For example — Will you rsvp for the party?
How do you pronounce "rsvp" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "rsvp", /ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "rsvp"?
/ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/ in American English, /ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "rsvp"?
“rsvp” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɑː(ɹ) ɛs viː ˈpiː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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