How to pronounce repulse
Say it like ree-PUHLS. Repulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHLS).
- ree
- PUHLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repulse 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.
- PUHLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of repulse
American and British speakers say repulse in essentially the same way: /riˈpʌls/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌls/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHLS.
What does repulse mean?
- To repel or drive back.“to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy”
- To reject or rebuff.“to repulse a suitor”
- To cause revulsion in; to repel.“The smell of rotting food repulsed me.”
- The act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.
- Refusal, rejection or repulsion.
Where does repulse come from?
For spelling, as in pulse, the -e (on -lse) is so the end is pronounced /ls/, rather than /lz/ as in pulls, and does not change the vowel (‘u’).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with repulse
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Questions about saying repulse
How do you pronounce repulse?
Say ree-PUHLS. The American pronunciation is /riˈpʌls/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repulse?
Repulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHLS). Broken into parts: ree · PUHLS.
Do Americans and Brits say repulse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpʌls/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.