How to pronounce replete
Say it like ree-PLEET. Replete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEET).
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- ree
- PLEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replete 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.
- PLEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of replete
American and British speakers say replete in essentially the same way: /riˈplit/ in the US and /riˈpliːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-PLEET.
What does replete mean?
- To fill to repletion, or restore something that has been depleted.
- Abounding, amply provided.“A kitchen replete with all the ultimate appliances.”
- Gorged, filled to near the point of bursting, especially with food or drink.
- Isomorphism-closed: Inheriting all the isomorphisms of C. Formally: such that for any isomorphism f in C, if f 's source is in S, then f and f 's target is also in S.
- A honeypot ant.
Where does replete come from?
From Middle English replete (adjective) and repleten (verb), from Old French replet, from Latin repletus.
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Words that rhyme with replete
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Questions about saying replete
How do you pronounce replete?
Say ree-PLEET. The American pronunciation is /riˈplit/. In British English it is /riˈpliːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replete?
Replete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEET). Broken into parts: ree · PLEET.
Do Americans and Brits say replete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈplit/ and the British form is /riˈpliːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.