How to Pronounce “repository”
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- American (US)
- /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/
- British (UK)
- /ɹɪˈpɒz.ɪ.t(ə.)ɹɪ/
What “repository” means
noun — A store of things, especially a versioned store of source code.
Example: Clone the repository before making changes.
Synonyms: archive, store
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “repository” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "repository" mean?
repository (noun): A store of things, especially a versioned store of source code. For example — Clone the repository before making changes.
How do you pronounce "repository" in American vs British English?
American English: /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/. British English: /ɹɪˈpɒz.ɪ.t(ə.)ɹɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "repository"?
/ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ in American English, /ɹɪˈpɒz.ɪ.t(ə.)ɹɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "repository"?
“repository” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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