How to pronounce replaces
Say it like rip-LAY-siz. Replaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- rip
- LAY
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replaces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ripKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of replaces
American and British speakers say replaces in essentially the same way: /rɪpˈleɪsɪz/ in the US and /rɪpˈleɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rip-LAY-siz.
What does replaces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of replace How to pronounce replace
Questions about saying replaces
How do you pronounce replaces?
Say rip-LAY-siz. The American pronunciation is /rɪpˈleɪsɪz/. In British English it is /rɪpˈleɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replaces?
Replaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: rip · LAY · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say replaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪpˈleɪsɪz/ and the British form is /rɪpˈleɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.