How to pronounce repeater
Say it like rih-PEE-ter. Repeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- rih
- PEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeater 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of repeater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-PEE-tuh.
What does repeater mean?
- One who or that which repeats.
- A student repeating a course, class, or grade.
- A patient who repeatedly presents with the same symptoms.
Where does repeater come from?
From repeat + -er.
Words that rhyme with repeater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repeater.
Questions about saying repeater
How do you pronounce repeater?
Say rih-PEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpitɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈpiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeater?
Repeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: rih · PEE · ter.
Is repeater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈpiːtə/ (rih-PEE-tuh).