How to pronounce repaying
Say it like ree-PAY-ing. Repaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- ree
- PAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repaying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repaying
American and British speakers say repaying in essentially the same way: /riˈpeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈpeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PAY-ing.
What does repaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of repay How to pronounce repay
Words that rhyme with repaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repaying.
Questions about saying repaying
How do you pronounce repaying?
Say ree-PAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈpeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈpeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repaying?
Repaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: ree · PAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say repaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈpeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.