How to pronounce repayment
Say it like ree-PAY-munt. Repayment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- ree
- PAY
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repayment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repayment
American and British speakers say repayment in essentially the same way: /riˈpeɪmənt/ in the US and /rɪˈpeɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PAY-munt.
What does repayment mean?
- The act of repaying.
- The money or other item that is repaid.
- The act of revenge, an act of revenge.
Where does repayment come from?
From repay + -ment, also equivalent to re- + payment.
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Words that rhyme with repayment
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Questions about saying repayment
How do you pronounce repayment?
Say ree-PAY-munt. The American pronunciation is /riˈpeɪmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpeɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repayment?
Repayment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: ree · PAY · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say repayment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpeɪmənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈpeɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.