How to pronounce repulsing
Say it like ree-PUHL-sing. Repulsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/riˈpʌlsɪŋ/ree-PUHL-sing
UK British/riˈpʌlsɪŋ/ree-PUHL-sing
- ree
- PUHL
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repulsing 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.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repulsing
American and British speakers say repulsing in essentially the same way: /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PUHL-sing.
What does repulsing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of repulse How to pronounce repulse
Questions about saying repulsing
How do you pronounce repulsing?
Say ree-PUHL-sing. The American pronunciation is /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repulsing?
Repulsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: ree · PUHL · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say repulsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.