How to pronounce repatriate
Say it like ree-PAY-tree-ayt. Repatriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- ree
- PAY
- tree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repatriate 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.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of repatriate
American and British speakers say repatriate in essentially the same way: /riˈpeɪtrieɪt/ in the US and /riːˈpætrieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PAT-ree-ayt.
What does repatriate mean?
- A person who has returned to their country of origin or whose original citizenship has been restored.
- To restore (a person) to their own country.
- To return or restore (artworks, museum exhibits, etc.) to their country of origin.“Greece repatriated an Athenian frieze from France, arranging for it to be sent back to Athens.”
- To convert a foreign currency into the currency of one's own country.
Where does repatriate come from?
Borrowed from Latin repatriare, from re- + patria (“homeland”).
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Words that rhyme with repatriate
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Questions about saying repatriate
How do you pronounce repatriate?
Say ree-PAY-tree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /riˈpeɪtrieɪt/. In British English it is /riːˈpætrieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repatriate?
Repatriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: ree · PAY · tree · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say repatriate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpeɪtrieɪt/ and the British form is /riːˈpætrieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.