How to Pronounce Repeating

To pronounce "repeating", say REP-eat-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “repeating”

"repeating" has 3 syllables: rep-eat-ing. It rhymes with fleeting and bleating, if that helps it stick.

What does repeating mean?

verb

  1. To do or say again (and again).

    “The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result.”

  2. To refill (a prescription).

noun

  1. Repetition

adjective

  1. That repeats; repetitive.
  2. Of a firearm: capable of firing multiple times without needing recharging.

Synonyms

redoreiteratereprisereworkreoccurreiterationrepeatrecurrentrepetitious

Words that rhyme with repeating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fleetingbleatingmeetingcheatingmetingbeatingheatingcompetingretreatingovereatingdepletingpleating

Related words

repetitioniterationreiteraterepetitiousrepetitiverestatementrestatingrehearsing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repeating"?▾

"Repeating" has 3 syllables: rep · eat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "repeating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "repeating" is /ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/.

What does "repeating" mean?▾

Repeating: To do or say again (and again).

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