Proper Pronunciation Guide
repartee
[rɛ pɑ͜ɚ 
te͜i]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letter “e” in the first syllable as the short vowel /ɛ/—like the vowel in the word “bed.”
- Pronounce the vowel in the second syllable as the R-Vowel diphthong /ɑ͜ɚ/—like the vowel in the word “car.”
- Stress the third (and final) syllable and pronounce the letters “ee” like the name of the letter “a”—/e͜i/.
Practice Sentence:
| The talk show host engaged in some spirited repartee with his guest. |
Definition:
(noun) A conversation consisting of a series of quick, clever, witty replies made by each of the participants.