How to Pronounce "repels"
word
ɹɪˈpɛɫz
ri-PELZ
ɹɪpˈɛlz
ri-PELZ
Definition
To push away or keep something away, either physically (like a magnet or bug spray) or emotionally (to make someone feel unwelcome).
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈpɛɫz
British English
ɹɪpˈɛlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PELZ
UK
ri-PELZ
Listen in Context
This spray repels mosquitoes.
Oil repels water.
The magnet repels the other magnet.
Sometimes her attitude really repels people.