How to pronounce ripostes
Say it like rih-PAWSTS. Ripostes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWSTS).
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- rih
- PAWSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ripostes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAWSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ripostes
American and British speakers say ripostes in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpɔsts/ in the US and /rɪˈpɒsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-POSTS.
What does ripostes mean?
- plural of riposte How to pronounce riposte
- third-person singular simple present indicative of riposte How to pronounce riposte
Questions about saying ripostes
How do you pronounce ripostes?
Say rih-PAWSTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɔsts/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɒsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ripostes?
Ripostes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWSTS). Broken into parts: rih · PAWSTS.
Do Americans and Brits say ripostes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpɔsts/ and the British form is /rɪˈpɒsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.