How to pronounce repentant
Say it like rih-PEN-tunt. Repentant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- rih
- PEN
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repentant 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repentant
American and British speakers say repentant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpɛntənt/ in the US and /rɪˈpɛntənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PEN-tunt.
What does repentant mean?
- Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.
- One who repents; a penitent.
Where does repentant come from?
From Middle English repentant, from Old French repentant, present participle of repentir.
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Questions about saying repentant
How do you pronounce repentant?
Say rih-PEN-tunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛntənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛntənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repentant?
Repentant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: rih · PEN · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say repentant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpɛntənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈpɛntənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.