How many syllables in response?

There are 2 syllables in the word response.

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Divide response into syllables:

re · sponse

How to pronounce response:

Definition of response:

response (noun):: a result.; a reply or reaction; an act of responding

Synonyms for response:

answer issue return result consequence reaction reply outcome retort effect

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Antonyms for response:

enquiry problem sympathy inquiry kindness quiet question listening query cause

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