How to pronounce repass
Say it like ree-PAS. Repass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS).
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- ree
- PAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repass 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.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of repass
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ree-PAHS.
What does repass mean?
- To pass (back) again, especially in the opposite direction; to return.
Where does repass come from?
Partly from Anglo-Norman repasser, partly from re- + pass.
Words that rhyme with repass
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Questions about saying repass
How do you pronounce repass?
Say ree-PAS. The American pronunciation is /riˈpæs/. In British English it is /riːˈpɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repass?
Repass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS). Broken into parts: ree · PAS.
Is repass pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /riːˈpɑːs/ (ree-PAHS).