repel

/rɪˈpɛl/

Syllables re·pel

Stress re-PEL

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

pel

/pɛl/

short e

Meaning

to drive away or resist something

Sound Reference

💡

re=/rɪ/(river) + pel=/pɛl/(bell)

Example

This spray can repel mosquitoes.