How to pronounce repaired
Say it like rih-PAIRD. Repaired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD).
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- rih
- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repaired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repaired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAIRD.
What does repaired mean?
- simple past and past participle of repair How to pronounce repair“I repaired your automobile for you.”
Words that rhyme with repaired
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repaired.
Questions about saying repaired
How do you pronounce repaired?
Say rih-PAIRD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛrd/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repaired?
Repaired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD). Broken into parts: rih · PAIRD.
Is repaired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈpɛəd/ (rih-PAIRD).