How to pronounce repurchase
Say it like ree-PUR-chus. Repurchase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/riˈpɝtʃəs/ree-PUR-chus
UK British/riˈpɜːtʃəs/ree-PUR-chus
- ree
- PUR
- chus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repurchase 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repurchase
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-PUR-chus.
What does repurchase mean?
verb
- To buy back or again; to regain by purchase.
- The act of repurchasing.
Where does repurchase come from?
From re- + purchase.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- redemption
- buyback
- buy back
Questions about saying repurchase
How do you pronounce repurchase?
Say ree-PUR-chus. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɝtʃəs/. In British English it is /riˈpɜːtʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repurchase?
Repurchase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: ree · PUR · chus.
Is repurchase 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 /riˈpɜːtʃəs/ (ree-PUR-chus).