How many syllables in responsive?

There are 3 syllables in the word responsive.

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Divide responsive into syllables:

re · spon · sive

How to pronounce responsive:

Definition of responsive:

responsive (adjective):: containing or using responses; alternating.; reacting quickly or favourably to something; giving response constituting a response answering

Synonyms for responsive:

exciting feeling sensitive passionate susceptible sharp open sympathetic demonstrative willing

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Antonyms for responsive:

insensate unresponsive expressionless opposed senseless unconcerned obdurate wearied undemonstrative unaware

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