How to pronounce repaid
Say it like ree-PAYD. Repaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYD).
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- ree
- PAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repaid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of repaid
American and British speakers say repaid in essentially the same way: /riˈpeɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈpeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PAYD.
What does repaid mean?
- simple past and past participle of repay How to pronounce repay
Words that rhyme with repaid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repaid.
Questions about saying repaid
How do you pronounce repaid?
Say ree-PAYD. The American pronunciation is /riˈpeɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈpeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repaid?
Repaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYD). Broken into parts: ree · PAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say repaid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpeɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈpeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.