English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Repellent Pronunciation
Repellent is pronounced ri-PE-luhnt, IPA /rɪˈpɛlənt/.
ri-PE-luhnt
US /rɪˈpɛlənt/ · UK /rɪˈpɛlənt/
Syllables: ri · PE · luhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun and adjective: A substance that keeps insects away, or something that drives people off.
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Repellent in a Sentence
- Pack insect repellent and a hat.
- The fabric has a water repellent coating.
- He found the whole idea repellent.
Common Mispronunciations of Repellent
Not RE-puh-luhnt
Repel hands its beat to repellent, so the PE in the middle stays the loud one.
Not ri-pe-LENT
Nothing at the end of repellent is raised; the luhnt simply trails away.
Tip: Repellent and repellant are both accepted spellings with one pronunciation between them.
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