How to pronounce repatriating
Say it like ree-PAY-tree-ay-ting. Repatriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- ree
- PAY
- tree
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repatriating 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repatriating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-PAY-tree-ay-ting.
What does repatriating mean?
- present participle and gerund of repatriate How to pronounce repatriate
Questions about saying repatriating
How do you pronounce repatriating?
Say ree-PAY-tree-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈpeɪtriˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈpeɪtriˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repatriating?
Repatriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: ree · PAY · tree · ay · ting.
Is repatriating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈpeɪtriˌeɪtɪŋ/ (ree-PAY-tree-ay-ting).