How to pronounce replay
Say it like ree-PLAY. Replay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- ree
- PLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of replay
American and British speakers say replay in essentially the same way: /riˈpleɪ/ in the US and /riˈpleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PLAY.
What does replay mean?
- something (especially a game) that is played again
- the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape
- reproduce (a recording) on a recorder“The lawyers played back the conversation to show that their client was innocent”
- play (a melody) again
- repeat a game against the same opponent“Princeton replayed Harvard”
Where does replay come from?
From re- + play.
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Questions about saying replay
How do you pronounce replay?
Say ree-PLAY. The American pronunciation is /riˈpleɪ/. In British English it is /riˈpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replay?
Replay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: ree · PLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say replay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpleɪ/ and the British form is /riˈpleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.