How to pronounce repents
Say it like rih-PENTS. Repents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PENTS).
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- rih
- PENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repents 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.
- PENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of repents
American and British speakers say repents in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpɛnts/ in the US and /rɪˈpɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PENTS.
What does repents mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of repent How to pronounce repent
Questions about saying repents
How do you pronounce repents?
Say rih-PENTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɛnts/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repents?
Repents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PENTS). Broken into parts: rih · PENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say repents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpɛnts/ and the British form is /rɪˈpɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.