How to pronounce repeller
Say it like ruh-PEL-er. Repeller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- ruh
- PEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repeller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of repeller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruh-PEL-uh.
What does repeller mean?
- Something that repels; that which causes repulsion.
Where does repeller come from?
From repel + -er.
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Words that rhyme with repeller
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Questions about saying repeller
How do you pronounce repeller?
Say ruh-PEL-er. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɛlɚ/. In British English it is /rəˈpɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repeller?
Repeller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: ruh · PEL · er.
Is repeller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rəˈpɛlə/ (ruh-PEL-uh).