How to pronounce repellent
Say it like ruh-PEL-unt. Repellent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- ruh
- PEL
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repellent 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repellent
American and British speakers say repellent in essentially the same way: /rəˈpɛlənt/ in the US and /rəˈpɛlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-PEL-unt.
What does repellent mean?
- A substance or solution used to repel insects, dangerous animals, or other pests.“None of the mosquito repellents we've tried work.”
- A substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something.“They applied dirt repellent to the sports car.”
- Repulsive, inspiring aversion.“The mixture of whey, beetroot juice, and spirulina seems repellent to me.”
- Resistant or impervious to something.“All that fabric's supposed to be dust-repellent.”
Where does repellent come from?
From Latin repellēns.
Words that rhyme with repellent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repellent.
Questions about saying repellent
How do you pronounce repellent?
Say ruh-PEL-unt. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɛlənt/. In British English it is /rəˈpɛlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repellent?
Repellent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: ruh · PEL · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say repellent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈpɛlənt/ and the British form is /rəˈpɛlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.