How to pronounce reply

Say it like this: /ɹɪˈplaɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɹɪˈplaɪ/

What does reply mean?

verbTo give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.

“(intransitive) Please reply to my letter.”

To act or gesture in response.

“Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face.”

To repeat something back; to echo.

nounA written or spoken response; part of a conversation.

Something given in reply.

A counterattack.

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