How to Pronounce "replacement"
word
/ɹɪˈpɫeɪsmənt/
ri-PLAYS-muhnt
/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
ri-PLAYS-muhnt
Definition
A replacement is a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else. It can also mean a new item used instead of one that is lost, broken, or old.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹɪˈpɫeɪsmənt/
British English
/ɹɪplˈeɪsmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PLAYS-muhnt
UK
ri-PLAYS-muhnt
Listen in Context
We need a replacement for this broken chair.
She was hired as a replacement for the old manager.
My phone screen needs a replacement.
They're still looking for a replacement after Tom quit.