How to pronounce repented
Say it like rih-PEN-tid. Repented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- rih
- PEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repented 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repented
American and British speakers say repented in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpɛntɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈpɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PEN-tid.
What does repented mean?
- simple past and past participle of repent How to pronounce repent
Words that rhyme with repented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repented.
Questions about saying repented
How do you pronounce repented?
Say rih-PEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛntɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repented?
Repented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: rih · PEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say repented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpɛntɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈpɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.