How to pronounce repellents
Say it like rih-PEL-unts. Repellents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- rih
- PEL
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repellents 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repellents
American and British speakers say repellents in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpɛlənts/ in the US and /rɪˈpɛlənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PEL-unts.
What does repellents mean?
- plural of repellent How to pronounce repellent
Questions about saying repellents
How do you pronounce repellents?
Say rih-PEL-unts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛlənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛlənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repellents?
Repellents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: rih · PEL · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say repellents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpɛlənts/ and the British form is /rɪˈpɛlənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.