How to pronounce repeat
Say it like rih-PEET. Repeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEET).
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- rih
- PEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeat 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.
- PEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of repeat
American and British speakers say repeat in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpit/ in the US and /rɪˈpiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PEET.
What does repeat mean?
- to say, state, or perform again“She kept reiterating her request”
- make or do or perform again“He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick”
- happen or occur again“This is a recurring story”
- an event that repeats“the events today were a repeat of yesterday's”
Where does repeat come from?
From Middle English repeten, from Old French repeter, from Latin repetō, from the prefix re- (“again”) + petō (“to attack, beseech”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with repeat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repeat.
Questions about saying repeat
How do you pronounce repeat?
Say rih-PEET. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpit/. In British English it is /rɪˈpiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeat?
Repeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEET). Broken into parts: rih · PEET.
Do Americans and Brits say repeat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpit/ and the British form is /rɪˈpiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.