Tier 3 of 5
How to spell responsible
What it means
having a duty or obligation
How it sounds
/rɪˈspɑːnsəbəl/
Why it catches people out
Respons + ible. Same family as accessible and sensible.
The spellings people reach for
- responsable
- responsibile
- responcible
In a sentence
She is responsible for the final sign-off.