English pronunciation · Words Starting with R

Respective Pronunciation

Written by Eleanor Whitfield, Lead English Curriculum Editor · Updated 2026-09-23

Respective is pronounced ri-SPEK-tiv, IPA /riˈspɛktɪv/.

ri-SPEK-tiv

US /riˈspɛktɪv/ · UK /rɪˈspɛktɪv/

Syllables: ri · SPEK · tiv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)

adjective: Belonging separately to each of the people or things already mentioned.

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Respective in a Sentence

After the meeting they went back to their respective offices.
Both firms kept their respective logos after the merger.
Each author was paid for their respective chapter.

Common Mispronunciations of Respective

Not REE-spek-tiv

The opening syllable is a quick, unstressed ri. English keeps the beat on spec, just as it does in respect and inspection.

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