How to pronounce repelled
Say it like ruh-PELD. Repelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELD).
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- ruh
- PELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repelled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repelled
American and British speakers say repelled in essentially the same way: /rəˈpɛld/ in the US and /rəˈpɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-PELD.
What does repelled mean?
- simple past and past participle of repel How to pronounce repel
Words that rhyme with repelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repelled.
Questions about saying repelled
How do you pronounce repelled?
Say ruh-PELD. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɛld/. In British English it is /rəˈpɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repelled?
Repelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELD). Broken into parts: ruh · PELD.
Do Americans and Brits say repelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈpɛld/ and the British form is /rəˈpɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.