How to Pronounce Repaired

To pronounce "repaired", say REP-air-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈpɛəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈpɛəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “repaired”

"repaired" has 3 syllables: rep-air-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does repaired mean?

verb

  1. To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

    “to repair a house, a road, a shoe, or a ship”

  2. To make amends for, as for an injury, by an equivalent; to indemnify for.

    “to repair a loss or damage”

verb

  1. To transfer oneself to another place.

    “to repair to sanctuary for safety”

verb

  1. To pair again

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Words that rhyme with repaired

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declaredimpairedglaredstaredscaredpreparedsharedcaredensnaredflareddespairedsquared

Related words

fixedmaintainedreconditionedrestoredserviceableservicedcompensatedcorrected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repaired"?▾

"Repaired" has 3 syllables: rep · air · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "repaired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "repaired" is /ɹɪˈpɛəd/.

What does "repaired" mean?▾

Repaired: To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

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