How to pronounce repelling
Say it like ruh-PEL-ing. Repelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- ruh
- PEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repelling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repelling
American and British speakers say repelling in essentially the same way: /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-PEL-ing.
What does repelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of repel How to pronounce repel
- An act by which something is repelled; repulsion.
Words that rhyme with repelling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repelling.
Questions about saying repelling
How do you pronounce repelling?
Say ruh-PEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repelling?
Repelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: ruh · PEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say repelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.