How to pronounce repercussion
Say it like ree-per-KUHSH-un. Repercussion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHSH).
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- ree
- per
- KUHSH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repercussion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repercussion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-puh-KUHSH-un.
What does repercussion mean?
- A consequence or ensuing result of some action.“You realize this little stunt of yours is going to have some pretty serious repercussions.”
- The act of driving back, or the state of being driven back; reflection; reverberation.“the repercussion of sound”
- Rapid reiteration of the same sound.
Where does repercussion come from?
From Middle French répercussion, from Latin repercussio (“rebounding; repercussion”), from repercutio (“cause to rebound, reflect, strike against”), from re- + percutio (“beat, strike”), from per- (“thoroughly”) + quatio (“shake”).
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Words that rhyme with repercussion
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Questions about saying repercussion
How do you pronounce repercussion?
Say ree-per-KUHSH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌripɚˈkʌʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repercussion?
Repercussion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHSH). Broken into parts: ree · per · KUHSH · un.
Is repercussion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃən/ (ree-puh-KUHSH-un).