How to pronounce reparative
Say it like rih-PER-uh-tiv. Reparative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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US American/rɪˈpɛrətɪv/rih-PER-uh-tiv
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- rih
- PER
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reparative 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does reparative mean?
adjective
- Tending to or intended to repair.“reparative surgery”
- Of, pertaining to, or being a reparation.“reparative justice”
- That which repairs.
Words that rhyme with reparative
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Questions about saying reparative
How do you pronounce reparative?
Say rih-PER-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reparative?
Reparative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: rih · PER · uh · tiv.