How to pronounce replum
Say it like REE-plum. Replum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- plum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- plumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of replum
American and British speakers say replum in essentially the same way: /ˈripləm/ in the US and /ˈriːpləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-plum.
What does replum mean?
- The framework of some pods, such as the cress, which remains after the valves drop off
Where does replum come from?
From Latin replum (“door frame”).
Questions about saying replum
How do you pronounce replum?
Say REE-plum. The American pronunciation is /ˈripləm/. In British English it is /ˈriːpləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replum?
Replum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · plum.
Do Americans and Brits say replum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈripləm/ and the British form is /ˈriːpləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.