What are other 2-syllable words like Repel?

Other 2-syllable words include: about, people, also, other, our and many more.

How Many Syllables in Repel?

How many syllables in Repel?

Repel has 2 syllables: re-pel.

re-pel

Syllable breakdown:

re pel

2 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Repel into Syllables?

re-pel

The word Repel has 2 syllables: re-pel.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Repel

to push away or keep at a distance; to cause disgust or distaste

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Repel' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Repel'?

The word 'Repel' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as re-pel.

How do you divide 'Repel' into syllables?

The word 'Repel' can be broken down into 2 syllables:re, pel. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Repel'?

'Repel' is pronounced as re-pel, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Repel divide into syllables

The word 'repel' has two syllables. The first syllable 're' has a vowel (e) and a consonant (r). The second syllable 'pel' has a vowel (e) and two consonants (p, l).

Part of Speech - Repel

Verb

The strong smell of the garbage can repels me.

Sentences with Repel

The smell of the skunk repels predators.
I use bug spray to repel mosquitos.
The thought of eating snails repels me.
The taste of raw onions repels some people.
The idea of cheating on a test repels me.
The sight of blood can repel some people.
The sound of nails on a chalkboard repels me.
The color combination of that dress repels me.
The texture of slimy foods can repel some people.
The feeling of a spider crawling on my skin repels me.

Quotes with Repel

I find the idea of seeking power over others repellant. - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I find war repellant. It is a dangerous and costly enterprise. - Walter Annenberg
The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life. - Muhammad Ali

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