How to pronounce repeaters
Say it like rih-PEE-terz. Repeaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- rih
- PEE
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeaters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of repeaters
- 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-tuz.
What does repeaters mean?
- plural of repeater How to pronounce repeater
Questions about saying repeaters
How do you pronounce repeaters?
Say rih-PEE-terz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpitɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈpiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeaters?
Repeaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: rih · PEE · terz.
Is repeaters 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 /rɪˈpiːtəz/ (rih-PEE-tuz).