How to Pronounce Repaid

To pronounce "repaid", say REP-aid — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈpeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹiˈpeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “repaid”

"repaid" has 2 syllables: rep-aid. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does repaid mean?

verb

  1. To pay back.

    “I finally repaid my student loans, just before sending my kids to college.”

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Words that rhyme with repaid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

amortizedatonedawardedcompensatedcovereddepreciateddischargeddistributed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repaid"?▾

"Repaid" has 2 syllables: rep · aid.

What is the IPA transcription of "repaid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "repaid" is /ɹiˈpeɪd/.

What does "repaid" mean?▾

Repaid: To pay back.

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