How to pronounce replies
Say it like rih-PLYZE. Replies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE).
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- rih
- PLYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replies 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.
- PLYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of replies
American and British speakers say replies in essentially the same way: /rɪˈplaɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈplaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PLYZE.
What does replies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reply How to pronounce reply
- plural of reply How to pronounce reply
Words that rhyme with replies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of replies.
Questions about saying replies
How do you pronounce replies?
Say rih-PLYZE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈplaɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈplaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replies?
Replies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE). Broken into parts: rih · PLYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say replies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈplaɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈplaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.