How to pronounce replenish
Say it like ree-PLEN-ish. Replenish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEN).
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- ree
- PLEN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replenish 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.
- PLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of replenish
American and British speakers say replenish in essentially the same way: /riˈplɛnɪʃ/ in the US and /riˈplɛnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PLEN-ish.
What does replenish mean?
- To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.“It's a popular product, and they have to replenish their stock of it frequently.”
Where does replenish come from?
From Middle English replenisshen, borrowed from Old French repleniss-, stem of some of the conjugated forms of replenir, from re- + plenir, from plein, from Latin plenus.
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Questions about saying replenish
How do you pronounce replenish?
Say ree-PLEN-ish. The American pronunciation is /riˈplɛnɪʃ/. In British English it is /riˈplɛnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replenish?
Replenish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEN). Broken into parts: ree · PLEN · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say replenish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈplɛnɪʃ/ and the British form is /riˈplɛnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.