How to pronounce repulsor
Say it like rih-PUHL-ser. Repulsor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- rih
- PUHL
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repulsor 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repulsor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PUHL-suh.
What does repulsor mean?
- A device used to deflect or repel other objects, or for flight stability.
Where does repulsor come from?
From repulse + -or.
Questions about saying repulsor
How do you pronounce repulsor?
Say rih-PUHL-ser. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌlsər/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌlsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repulsor?
Repulsor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: rih · PUHL · ser.
Is repulsor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈpʌlsə/ (rih-PUHL-suh).