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- The act by which something is repealed.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