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