How to pronounce repurchasing
Say it like ree-PUR-chuh-sing. Repurchasing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- ree
- PUR
- chuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repurchasing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of repurchasing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-PUR-chuh-sing.
What does repurchasing mean?
- present participle and gerund of repurchase How to pronounce repurchase
Questions about saying repurchasing
How do you pronounce repurchasing?
Say ree-PUR-chuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɝtʃəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repurchasing?
Repurchasing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: ree · PUR · chuh · sing.
Is repurchasing 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 /riˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/ (ree-PUR-chuh-sing).