How to Pronounce "repulsive"
word
/ɹiˈpəɫsɪv/
ri-PUHL-siv
/ɹɪpˈʌlsɪv/
ri-PUHL-siv
Definition
Very unpleasant, disgusting, or making you feel strongly that you want to avoid or reject something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈpəɫsɪv/
British English
/ɹɪpˈʌlsɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PUHL-siv
UK
ri-PUHL-siv
Listen in Context
The smell coming from the garbage was repulsive.
His behavior at the party was repulsive.
The food looked so repulsive that I couldn't eat it.
I find the idea of cheating completely repulsive.