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