How to pronounce replace
Say it like ree-PLAYS. Replace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAYS).
- ree
- PLAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PLAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of replace
American and British speakers say replace in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈpleɪs/ in the US and /rɪˈpleɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PLAYS.
What does replace mean?
- To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back.“When you've finished using the telephone, please replace the handset.”
- To refund; to repay; to pay back.“You can take what you need from the petty cash, but you must replace it tomorrow morning.”
- To supply or substitute an equivalent with.“I replaced my car with a newer model.”
Where does replace come from?
From re- + place.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- exchange
- swap
- supplant
- supersede
- supervene upon
- put back
- substitute
- interchange
Words that rhyme with replace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of replace.
Questions about saying replace
How do you pronounce replace?
Say ree-PLAYS. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈpleɪs/. In British English it is /rɪˈpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replace?
Replace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAYS). Broken into parts: ree · PLAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say replace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈpleɪs/ and the British form is /rɪˈpleɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.