How to pronounce repent
Say it like rih-PENT. Repent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PENT).
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- rih
- PENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repent 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.
- PENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repent
American and British speakers say repent in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpɛnt/ in the US and /rɪˈpɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PENT.
What does repent mean?
- To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".“Marry in haste, repent at leisure.”
- To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
- To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
- Creeping along the ground.
Where does repent come from?
From Middle English repenten, from Old French repentir, from Vulgar Latin *repaenitīre, from Late Latin paenitīre, from Classical Latin paenitēre.
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Words that rhyme with repent
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Questions about saying repent
How do you pronounce repent?
Say rih-PENT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛnt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repent?
Repent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PENT). Broken into parts: rih · PENT.
Do Americans and Brits say repent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpɛnt/ and the British form is /rɪˈpɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.