How to Pronounce Repay

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹiˈpeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “repay”

"repay" has 2 syllables: rep-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does repay 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 repay

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

requiterewardrefundrejoinreturnretortriposte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repay"?▾

"Repay" has 2 syllables: rep · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "repay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "repay" is /ɹiˈpeɪ/.

What does "repay" mean?▾

Repay: To pay back.

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