How to pronounce reposit
Say it like rih-POZ-it. Reposit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- rih
- POZ
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reposit 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.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reposit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-POZ-it.
What does reposit mean?
- To cause to rest or stay in a certain place; to place, put, or deposit.
- To posit again.
Where does reposit come from?
Borrowed from Latin repositus, past participle of repōnō (“put back”), from re- + pōnō (“put”).
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Words that rhyme with reposit
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Questions about saying reposit
How do you pronounce reposit?
Say rih-POZ-it. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɑzɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɒzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reposit?
Reposit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: rih · POZ · it.
Is reposit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɪˈpɒzɪt/ (rih-POZ-it).