How to pronounce repo
Say it like REE-poh. Repo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of repo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: REE-poh.
What does repo mean?
- To repossess.“I had my car repoed when I became unable to keep up the payments.”
Words that rhyme with repo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repo.
Questions about saying repo
How do you pronounce repo?
Say REE-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈripoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈriːpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repo?
Repo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · poh.
Is repo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈriːpəʊ/ (REE-poh).