Alphabiography definition of respect

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling for "respect"

IPA: /rɪˈspɛkt/

Syllable Breakdown:

• ri: /rɪ/

• /r/ - alveolar trill

• /ɪ/ - short front unrounded vowel

• spɛkt: /ˈspɛkt/

• /ˈ/ - primary stress

• /s/ - voiceless alveolar sibilant

• /p/ - voiceless bilabial stop

• /ɛ/ - short front unrounded vowel

• /k/ - voiceless velar stop

Word Form Variations

• Singular: respect

• Plural: respects

• Verb Forms:

  • Base Form: respect

  • Past Tense: respected

  • Past Participle: respected

  • Present Participle: respecting

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

• Definition: A feeling of admiration or esteem for someone or something; deference; regard.

• Synonyms: esteem, admiration, reverence, deference, honor, regard

• Antonyms: disrespect, contempt, scorn, disdain

Verb

• Definition: To regard or treat with respect; to consider or show consideration for.

• Synonyms: honor, revere, esteem, defer to,