How to pronounce repine
Say it like rih-PYNE. Repine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYNE).
- rih
- PYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of repine
American and British speakers say repine in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpaɪn/ in the US and /rɪˈpaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PYNE.
What does repine mean?
- To complain; to regret; to fret.
- To long for (something) discontentedly; to pine.
Where does repine come from?
Believed to have been formed (with uncertainty, due to the unusual formation) as re- + pine, with the verb giving rise to the noun (first attested in 1529 and 1593 respectively); compare the Middle English verb repinen (“(uncertain) to caus
Words that rhyme with repine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repine.
Questions about saying repine
How do you pronounce repine?
Say rih-PYNE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpaɪn/. In British English it is /rɪˈpaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repine?
Repine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYNE). Broken into parts: rih · PYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say repine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpaɪn/ and the British form is /rɪˈpaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.