How to pronounce replevy
Say it like rip-LEV-ee. Replevy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV).
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- rip
- LEV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replevy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ripKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of replevy
American and British speakers say replevy in essentially the same way: /rɪpˈlɛvi/ in the US and /rɪpˈlɛvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: rip-LEV-ee.
What does replevy mean?
- To return goods to their rightful owner by replevin; to recover goods.
- replevin
Where does replevy come from?
Old French replevir (“recover”), from re- + plevir (probably from a Germanic source which also gave pledge).
Words that rhyme with replevy
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Questions about saying replevy
How do you pronounce replevy?
Say rip-LEV-ee. The American pronunciation is /rɪpˈlɛvi/. In British English it is /rɪpˈlɛvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replevy?
Replevy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEV). Broken into parts: rip · LEV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say replevy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪpˈlɛvi/ and the British form is /rɪpˈlɛvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.