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