How to pronounce repository
Say it like ree-POZ-uh-tor-ee. Repository has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- ree
- POZ
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repository pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of repository
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-POZ-ih-tuh-ree.
What does repository mean?
- A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.
- A storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system.
- A burial vault.
Where does repository come from?
From Middle English reposytorye, from Latin repositōrium.
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Words that rhyme with repository
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Questions about saying repository
How do you pronounce repository?
Say ree-POZ-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɑzəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɒzɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repository?
Repository has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: ree · POZ · uh · tor · ee.
Is repository 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 /rɪˈpɒzɪtəri/ (rih-POZ-ih-tuh-ree).