How to pronounce repulsion
Say it like rih-PUHL-shun. Repulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- rih
- PUHL
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repulsion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repulsion
American and British speakers say repulsion in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌlʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHL-shun.
What does repulsion mean?
- The act of repelling or the condition of being repelled.
- An extreme dislike of something, or hostility to something.
- The repulsive force acting between bodies of the same electric charge or magnetic polarity.
Where does repulsion come from?
Borrowed from Middle French répulsion, from Late Latin repulsio, repulsionem, from Latin repulsus.
Words that rhyme with repulsion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of repulsion.
Questions about saying repulsion
How do you pronounce repulsion?
Say rih-PUHL-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌlʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌlʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repulsion?
Repulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: rih · PUHL · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say repulsion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌlʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌlʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.