How to pronounce replaying
Say it like ree-PLAY-ing. Replaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- ree
- PLAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replaying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of replaying
American and British speakers say replaying in essentially the same way: /riˈpleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈpleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PLAY-ing.
What does replaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of replay How to pronounce replay
- The act by which something is replayed.“It took several replayings before I could write down the entire recorded message.”
Where does replaying come from?
From re- + play + -ing.
Words that rhyme with replaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of replaying.
Questions about saying replaying
How do you pronounce replaying?
Say ree-PLAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈpleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈpleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replaying?
Replaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: ree · PLAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say replaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈpleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈpleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.