How to pronounce "replenish"

replenish

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American
/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

re plen ish

How natives say replenish

British
/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

re plen ish

How natives say replenish

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 're' sound, rhyming with 'he'.

  • Then, say 'plen' with a short 'e', rhyming with 'pen'.

  • End with 'ish', like 'wish'.

Common Mistakes

  • saying 're' as 'ray' (ray-plen-ish)

  • using long 'e' in 'plen' (ree-pleen-ish)

  • dropping the 'n' in 'plen' (re-ple-ish)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

How many syllables does 'replenish' have?

It has three syllables: re-plen-ish.

Where is the stress in 'replenish'?

The stress is on the second syllable: plen.

Is the 'e' in 'plen' long or short?

The 'e' in 'plen' is a short sound, like in 'pen'.

Definition

replenish

To fill something up again.

Word Family

replenishment

/rɪˈplɛnɪʃmənt/

noun

The act of filling something up again.

Example: Replenishment is necessary every week.

plentiful

/ˈplɛntɪfəl/

adjective

In abundance.

Example: We have a plentiful supply of food.

plenty

/ˈplɛnti/

noun

A large or sufficient amount.

Example: There is plenty of time.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress is on the second syllable in 'replenish'.

'Plentiful' has stress on the first syllable.

'Plenty' ends with a 'ti' sound, not 'ish'.

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