How to Pronounce "repopulate"
word
ˌriˈpɑpjəˌleɪt
ree-PAH-pyu-layt
ɹɪpˈɒpjʊlˌeɪt
rih-POP-yuh-layt
Definition
To fill a place again with people, animals, or living things after it has become empty or has fewer inhabitants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌriˈpɑpjəˌleɪt
British English
ɹɪpˈɒpjʊlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-PAH-pyu-layt
UK
rih-POP-yuh-layt
Listen in Context
Scientists are trying to repopulate the forest with native birds.
The government hopes to repopulate the old town.
After the flood, volunteers helped to repopulate the village with farm animals.
It took years to repopulate the area after the war.