How to pronounce repurchases
Say it like ree-PUR-chuh-siz. Repurchases has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- ree
- PUR
- chuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repurchases 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repurchases
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-PUR-chuh-siz.
What does repurchases mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of repurchase How to pronounce repurchase
Questions about saying repurchases
How do you pronounce repurchases?
Say ree-PUR-chuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɝtʃəsɪz/. In British English it is /riˈpɜːtʃəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repurchases?
Repurchases has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: ree · PUR · chuh · siz.
Is repurchases 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 /riˈpɜːtʃəsɪz/ (ree-PUR-chuh-siz).