How to Pronounce "repelled"
word
ɹəˈpɛɫd/, /ɹɪˈpɛɫd
ri-PEL-d
ɹɪpˈɛld
ri-PELD
Definition
Pushed away or made someone or something go away, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to strongly dislike or feel disgusted by something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹəˈpɛɫd/, /ɹɪˈpɛɫd
British English
ɹɪpˈɛld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PEL-d
UK
ri-PELD
Listen in Context
The army repelled the invaders at the border.
She was repelled by the smell of the garbage.
The magnet repelled the other magnet.
I was completely repelled by his rude behavior at dinner.