How to Pronounce Repose

To pronounce "repose", say REP-os-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈpəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹɪˈpəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “repose”

"repose" has 3 syllables: rep-os-e. It rhymes with close and compose, if that helps it stick.

What does repose mean?

noun

  1. Rest; sleep.
  2. Quietness; ease; peace; calmness.

verb

  1. To lie at rest; to rest.
  2. To lie; to be supported.

    “trap reposing on sand”

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Words that rhyme with repose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

closecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterposetranspose

Related words

relaxationeasetranquilityplaciditypeacefulnessserenitypeaceataraxis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repose"?▾

"Repose" has 3 syllables: rep · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "repose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "repose" is /ɹɪˈpəʊz/.

What does "repose" mean?▾

Repose: Rest; sleep.

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