How to pronounce repertoire
Say it like REP-er-twor. Repertoire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
- REP
- er
- twor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Ends with 'twar': 'REP-er-twar'.
Repertoire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tworGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of repertoire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REP-uh-twah.
What does repertoire mean?
- A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform or display.“The conjurer expanded his repertoire with some new tricks.”
- The set of skills, abilities, experiences, etc., possessed by a person.
- The set of vocalisations used by a bird.
Where does repertoire come from?
Borrowed from French répertoire, from Middle French repertoire, from Late Latin repertōrium (“an inventory, list, repertory”).
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Questions about saying repertoire
How do you pronounce repertoire?
Say REP-er-twor. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛpɚˌtwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈrɛpəˌtwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repertoire?
Repertoire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · er · twor.
Is repertoire 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 /ˈrɛpəˌtwɑː/ (REP-uh-twah).