How to pronounce repayable
Say it like ree-PAY-uh-bul. Repayable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
- ree
- PAY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repayable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repayable
American and British speakers say repayable in essentially the same way: /riˈpeɪəbəl/ in the US and /riˈpeɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PAY-uh-bul.
What does repayable mean?
- Able to be repaid.
- to be repaid; owing.
- An amount, a loan, etc. to be repaid.
Where does repayable come from?
From repay + -able.
Words that rhyme with repayable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repayable.
Questions about saying repayable
How do you pronounce repayable?
Say ree-PAY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈpeɪəbəl/. In British English it is /riˈpeɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repayable?
Repayable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: ree · PAY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say repayable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpeɪəbəl/ and the British form is /riˈpeɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.