How to pronounce repeal
Say it like rih-PEEL. Repeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEL).
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- rih
- PEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of repeal
American and British speakers say repeal in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpil/ in the US and /rɪˈpiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PEEL.
What does repeal mean?
- the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
- cancel officially“He revoked the ban on smoking”“lift an embargo”
Where does repeal come from?
From Anglo-Norman repeler, from Old French rapeler (“to call back, call in, call after, revoke”), from Latin repellō (“drive or thrust back”), from re- and pellō (“push or strike”).
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Words that rhyme with repeal
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Questions about saying repeal
How do you pronounce repeal?
Say rih-PEEL. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpil/. In British English it is /rɪˈpiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeal?
Repeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEL). Broken into parts: rih · PEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say repeal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpil/ and the British form is /rɪˈpiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.