How do you pronounce "respondent"?

In American English: /rɪˈspɑːndənt/ (ri-SPAHND-uhnt). In British English: /ɹɪspˈɒndənt/ (risp-OND-uhnt). In Canadian English: /rɪˈspɑːndənt/ (ri-SPAHND-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɹɪspˈɒndənt/ (risp-OND-uhnt).

Is "respondent" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈspɑːndənt/ (ri-SPAHND-uhnt), while in British English it's /ɹɪspˈɒndənt/ (risp-OND-uhnt).

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/rɪˈspɑːndənt/

ri-SPAHND-uhnt

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rɪre·spɑːndspon·əntdent

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