How to Pronounce "repulse"
word
ɹiˈpəɫs
ri-PULS
ɹɪpˈʌls
ri-PULS
Definition
To force someone or something away, especially in a fight or attack. It can also mean to strongly reject or cause a feeling of strong dislike.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpəɫs
British English
ɹɪpˈʌls
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PULS
UK
ri-PULS
Listen in Context
The army repulsed the enemy attack.
His rude comment really repulsed me.
They tried to repulse the invaders.
The smell from the trash can absolutely repulsed him.