How to Pronounce "repeal"
word
ɹiˈpiɫ/, /ɹɪˈpiɫ
ri-PEEL
ɹɪpˈiːl
ri-PEEL
Definition
To officially cancel or end a law, rule, or regulation so it is no longer valid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpiɫ/, /ɹɪˈpiɫ
British English
ɹɪpˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PEEL
UK
ri-PEEL
Listen in Context
The government decided to repeal the old tax law.
A law can only be repealed by the parliament.
The city council voted to repeal the parking ban.
Many citizens protested, hoping the new law would be repealed.