How to pronounce repercussions
Say it like ree-per-KUHSH-unz. Repercussions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHSH).
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- ree
- per
- KUHSH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repercussions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repercussions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-puh-KUHSH-unz.
What does repercussions mean?
- plural of repercussion How to pronounce repercussion
Questions about saying repercussions
How do you pronounce repercussions?
Say ree-per-KUHSH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌripɚˈkʌʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repercussions?
Repercussions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHSH). Broken into parts: ree · per · KUHSH · unz.
Is repercussions 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 /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃənz/ (ree-puh-KUHSH-unz).