How to pronounce reparations
Say it like rep-uh-RAY-shunz. Reparations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- rep
- uh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reparations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reparations
American and British speakers say reparations in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-uh-RAY-shunz.
What does reparations mean?
- plural of reparation How to pronounce reparation
Words that rhyme with reparations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reparations.
Questions about saying reparations
How do you pronounce reparations?
Say rep-uh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reparations?
Reparations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: rep · uh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say reparations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.