repay

/rɪˈpeɪ/

Syllables re·pay

Stress re-PAY

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

pay

/peɪ/

long ai

Meaning

to pay back money or return a favor

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(reply) + pay=/peɪ/(pay)

Example

I will repay the money next week.