How to Pronounce Repudiate

To pronounce "repudiate", say REP-ud-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “repudiate”

"repudiate" has 4 syllables: rep-ud-iat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does repudiate mean?

verb

  1. To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
  2. To refuse to have anything to do with; to disown.

Synonyms

contradictdenygainsaydisavowforswearwelsh

Words that rhyme with repudiate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

renouncedisavowdenydisallowrejectdisownrefuserecuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repudiate"?▾

"Repudiate" has 4 syllables: rep · ud · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "repudiate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "repudiate" is /ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/.

What does "repudiate" mean?▾

Repudiate: To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.

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