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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

In a sentence

She is responsible for the final sign-off.

First appeared in

Puzzle #4 — July 28, 2026