How to pronounce repetition
Say it like rep-uh-TISH-un. Repetition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- rep
- uh
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repetition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repetition
American and British speakers say repetition in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-ih-TISH-un.
What does repetition mean?
- The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.
- The act of performing a single, controlled exercise motion. A group of repetitions is a set.
- To petition again.
Where does repetition come from?
Borrowed from Latin repetitionem (accusative singular of repetitio; cf.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with repetition
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Questions about saying repetition
How do you pronounce repetition?
Say rep-uh-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repetition?
Repetition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: rep · uh · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say repetition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.