How to pronounce "replace"

replace

Verb
American
/rɪˈpleɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

re place

How natives say replace

British
/rɪˈpleɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

re place

How natives say replace

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'r' sound, curled tongue and lips slightly rounded.

  • Move to the 'ih' sound, relaxed mouth.

  • End with 'place': long 'ay' sound, lips open and tongue high, followed by 's'.

Common Mistakes

  • re-playc (re-play)

  • ruh-place (ruh)

  • ri-place (replace)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a quick, soft 'r' sound, lips slightly rounded.

  • Move to the short 'ih' sound, tongue relaxed.

  • End with 'place': clear long 'ay' sound, followed by a soft 's'.

common mistakes

  • ri-plays (re-plays)

  • re-pleys (pleys)

  • ray-place (ray)

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'replace'?

There are two syllables: re-place.

Is the stress on the first or second syllable?

The stress is on the second syllable: place.

Do British and American pronunciations differ?

They are very similar, with minor differences in accent.

Definition

replace

To take something's place with another.

Word Family

replacement

/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

noun

Something that takes the place of another.

Example: We need a replacement for the broken chair.

replaceable

/rɪˈpleɪsəbl/

adjective

Able to be replaced.

Example: The old parts are replaceable.

replacing

/rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/

verb

The act of substituting something.

Example: I am replacing the vacuum cleaner.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Replacement' has three syllables

- re-place-ment.

'Replaceable' includes an additional syllable and stress on 'place'.

'Replacing' ends with an 'ing' sound, not 's'.

Pro Tips

Focus on the stress

Remember that the stress is on the second syllable for clear pronunciation.

Practice with similar words

Try words like 'displace' and 'misplace' to hear similar sound patterns.

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/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

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/əˈkʌmpəni/

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/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

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/əˈfɔrd/

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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