responsibility

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (6)

English Definition

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone

Example Sentence

It is our responsibility to help our family.

US IPA /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
UK IPA /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/