How to pronounce related
Say it like rih-LAY-tid. Related has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- rih
- LAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Related 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of related
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-LAY-tid.
What does related mean?
- being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics“painting and the related arts”“school-related activities”
- connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
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Words that rhyme with related
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Questions about saying related
How do you pronounce related?
Say rih-LAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in related?
Related has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: rih · LAY · tid.
Is related pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈleɪtɪd/ (rih-LAY-tid).