How to pronounce replaceable
Say it like ree-PLAY-suh-bul. Replaceable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- ree
- PLAY
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replaceable 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.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of replaceable
American and British speakers say replaceable in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈpleɪsəbəl/ in the US and /ˌriːˈpleɪsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PLAY-suh-bul.
What does replaceable mean?
- Capable of being replaced.“a replaceable battery replaceable parts”
- Anything that can be replaced.
Where does replaceable come from?
From replace + -able.
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Words that rhyme with replaceable
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Questions about saying replaceable
How do you pronounce replaceable?
Say ree-PLAY-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈpleɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈpleɪsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replaceable?
Replaceable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: ree · PLAY · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say replaceable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈpleɪsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈpleɪsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.