How to pronounce replenishment
Say it like rih-PLEN-ish-munt. Replenishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEN).
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- rih
- PLEN
- ish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replenishment 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.
- 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of replenishment
American and British speakers say replenishment in essentially the same way: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/ in the US and /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PLEN-ish-munt.
What does replenishment mean?
- The act of replenishing.
- A new supply of something.
Where does replenishment come from?
From replenish + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- refilling
- replacement
- renewal
Questions about saying replenishment
How do you pronounce replenishment?
Say rih-PLEN-ish-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replenishment?
Replenishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEN). Broken into parts: rih · PLEN · ish · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say replenishment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.