How to pronounce repeats
Say it like rih-PEETS. Repeats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEETS).
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- rih
- PEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeats 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.
- PEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of repeats
American and British speakers say repeats in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpits/ in the US and /rɪˈpiːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PEETS.
What does repeats mean?
- plural of repeat How to pronounce repeat
- third-person singular simple present indicative of repeat How to pronounce repeat
Words that rhyme with repeats
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repeats.
Questions about saying repeats
How do you pronounce repeats?
Say rih-PEETS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpits/. In British English it is /rɪˈpiːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeats?
Repeats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEETS). Broken into parts: rih · PEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say repeats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpits/ and the British form is /rɪˈpiːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.