How to pronounce represents
Say it like rep-rih-ZENTS. Represents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZENTS).
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- rep
- rih
- ZENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Represents 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.
- ZENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of represents
American and British speakers say represents in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ in the US and /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-rih-ZENTS.
What does represents mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of represent How to pronounce represent
Questions about saying represents
How do you pronounce represents?
Say rep-rih-ZENTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in represents?
Represents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZENTS). Broken into parts: rep · rih · ZENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say represents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.