How to Pronounce Rep

To pronounce "rep", say REP — one syllable, IPA /ɹɛp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹɛp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rep”

"rep" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with schlep and step, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: repp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rep mean?

verb

  1. To represent; to act as a representative for.
  2. Repeat

noun

  1. A repertoire
  2. A collection of things, or a place where such a collection is kept

noun

  1. The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.
  2. : The act of performing a single, controlled exercise motion. A group of repetitions is a set.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with rep

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

schlepstepsidestepoverstepsteppemissteplockstepschleppshlephepfootstepdep

Related words

reppllprepresentingsellerdeprppagentrepresentative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rep"?▾

"Rep" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rep"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rep" is /ɹɛp/.

What does "rep" mean?▾

Rep: To represent; to act as a representative for.

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