How to pronounce repertory
Say it like REP-er-tor-ee. Repertory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- er
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repertory 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of repertory
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REP-uh-tree.
What does repertory mean?
- A repertoire.
- A collection of things, or a place where such a collection is kept.
- A specific set of works that a company performs.
Where does repertory come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin repertōrium.
Questions about saying repertory
How do you pronounce repertory?
Say REP-er-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛpərˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈrɛpətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repertory?
Repertory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · er · tor · ee.
Is repertory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈrɛpətri/ (REP-uh-tree).