How to pronounce repays
Say it like ree-PAYZ. Repays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYZ).
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- ree
- PAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of repays
American and British speakers say repays in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈpeɪz/ in the US and /ˌriːˈpeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PAYZ.
What does repays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of repay How to pronounce repay
Words that rhyme with repays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repays.
Questions about saying repays
How do you pronounce repays?
Say ree-PAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈpeɪz/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈpeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repays?
Repays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYZ). Broken into parts: ree · PAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say repays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈpeɪz/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈpeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.