How to pronounce represent
Say it like rep-rih-ZENT. Represent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZENT).
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- rep
- rih
- ZENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Represent 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of represent
American and British speakers say represent in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ in the US and /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-rih-ZENT.
What does represent mean?
- take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to“Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an `h' in Greek stands for an `s' in Latin”
- express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol“What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?”
- be representative or typical for“This period is represented by Beethoven”
Where does represent come from?
From Old French représenter, from Latin repraesentō.
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Words that rhyme with represent
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Questions about saying represent
How do you pronounce represent?
Say rep-rih-ZENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in represent?
Represent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZENT). Broken into parts: rep · rih · ZENT.
Do Americans and Brits say represent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.