How to pronounce replacing
Say it like rih-PLAY-sing. Replacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- rih
- PLAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replacing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of replacing
American and British speakers say replacing in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PLAY-sing.
What does replacing mean?
- the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another“replacing the star will not be easy”
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Words that rhyme with replacing
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Questions about saying replacing
How do you pronounce replacing?
Say rih-PLAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replacing?
Replacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: rih · PLAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say replacing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.