How to pronounce replica
Say it like REP-lih-kuh. Replica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- lih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of replica
American and British speakers say replica in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛplɪkə/ in the US and /ˈrɛplɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: REP-lih-kuh.
What does replica mean?
- copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Where does replica come from?
Borrowed from Italian replica, derived from Latin replicare (“to fold or bend back; to reply”).
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Questions about saying replica
How do you pronounce replica?
Say REP-lih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛplɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈrɛplɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replica?
Replica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · lih · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say replica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛplɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈrɛplɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.