How to pronounce repton
Say it like REP-tun. Repton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repton
American and British speakers say repton in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛptən/ in the US and /ˈrɛptən/ in the UK.
British respelling: REP-tun.
What does repton mean?
- A single entangled monomer in a system undergoing reptation
Where does repton come from?
From reptation + -on.
Questions about saying repton
How do you pronounce repton?
Say REP-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛptən/. In British English it is /ˈrɛptən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repton?
Repton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say repton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛptən/ and the British form is /ˈrɛptən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.