How to pronounce repetitions
Say it like rep-uh-TISH-unz. Repetitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- rep
- uh
- TISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repetitions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repetitions
American and British speakers say repetitions in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-uh-TISH-unz.
What does repetitions mean?
- plural of repetition How to pronounce repetition
Questions about saying repetitions
How do you pronounce repetitions?
Say rep-uh-TISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repetitions?
Repetitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: rep · uh · TISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say repetitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.