How to pronounce repairs
Say it like rih-PAIRZ. Repairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ).
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- rih
- PAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repairs 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.
- PAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repairs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAIRZ.
What does repairs mean?
- plural of repair How to pronounce repair
- third-person singular simple present indicative of repair How to pronounce repair
Words that rhyme with repairs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repairs.
Questions about saying repairs
How do you pronounce repairs?
Say rih-PAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛrz/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repairs?
Repairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ). Broken into parts: rih · PAIRZ.
Is repairs 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 /rɪˈpɛəz/ (rih-PAIRZ).