How to Pronounce "repented"
word
ɹɪˈpɛntɪd
ri-PEN-tid
ɹɪpˈɛntɪd
ri-PEN-tid
Definition
To feel sorry for something you did wrong and decide not to do it again. Often used when talking about moral or religious regret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈpɛntɪd
British English
ɹɪpˈɛntɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PEN-tid
UK
ri-PEN-tid
Listen in Context
He repented after telling a lie to his friend.
She repented for breaking the vase.
They repented after making a big mistake at work.
After years away, he finally repented and called his parents to apologize.