How to pronounce relates
Say it like rih-LAYTS. Relates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYTS).
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- rih
- LAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relates 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.
- LAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of relates
American and British speakers say relates in essentially the same way: /rɪˈleɪts/ in the US and /rɪˈleɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAYTS.
What does relates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of relate How to pronounce relate
Words that rhyme with relates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relates.
Questions about saying relates
How do you pronounce relates?
Say rih-LAYTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈleɪts/. In British English it is /rɪˈleɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relates?
Relates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYTS). Broken into parts: rih · LAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say relates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈleɪts/ and the British form is /rɪˈleɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.