To pronounce "repurposed", say REP-urp-os-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"repurposed" has 4 syllables: rep-urp-os-ed.
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“The town common was repurposed as a practice field.”
“The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened.”
"Repurposed" has 4 syllables: rep · urp · os · ed.
Repurposed: To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.
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