How to pronounce replicate
Say it like REP-luh-kayt. Replicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- luh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replicate 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of replicate
American and British speakers say replicate in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛpləˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REP-lih-kayt.
What does replicate mean?
- bend or turn backward
- reproduce or make an exact copy of“replicate the cell”“copy the genetic information”
- make or do or perform again“He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick”
Where does replicate come from?
From Latin replicātus, past participle of replicāre (“to fold or bend back; reply”), from re (“back”) + plicāre (“to fold”); see ply.
Questions about saying replicate
How do you pronounce replicate?
Say REP-luh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛpləˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replicate?
Replicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · luh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say replicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛpləˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.