How to pronounce repurchased
Say it like ree-PUR-chust. Repurchased has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- ree
- PUR
- chust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repurchased 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.
- chustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repurchased
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-PUR-chust.
What does repurchased mean?
- simple past and past participle of repurchase How to pronounce repurchase
Questions about saying repurchased
How do you pronounce repurchased?
Say ree-PUR-chust. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɝtʃəst/. In British English it is /riˈpɜːtʃəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repurchased?
Repurchased has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: ree · PUR · chust.
Is repurchased 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 /riˈpɜːtʃəst/ (ree-PUR-chust).