How to pronounce repeating
Say it like rih-PEE-ting. Repeating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- rih
- PEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repeating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-PEE-ting.
What does repeating mean?
- the act of doing or performing again
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Words that rhyme with repeating
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Questions about saying repeating
How do you pronounce repeating?
Say rih-PEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpitɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeating?
Repeating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: rih · PEE · ting.
Is repeating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/ (rih-PEE-ting).