How to pronounce repurpose
Say it like ree-PUR-pus. Repurpose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/riˈpɝpəs/ree-PUR-pus
UK British/riːˈpɜːpəs/ree-PUR-pus
- ree
- PUR
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repurpose 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repurpose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-PUR-pus.
What does repurpose mean?
verb
- To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, with or without alteration.“The town common was repurposed as a practice field.”
Where does repurpose come from?
From re- + purpose.
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Words that rhyme with repurpose
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Questions about saying repurpose
How do you pronounce repurpose?
Say ree-PUR-pus. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɝpəs/. In British English it is /riːˈpɜːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repurpose?
Repurpose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: ree · PUR · pus.
Is repurpose 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 /riːˈpɜːpəs/ (ree-PUR-pus).