How to pronounce relationally
Say it like ruh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Relationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ruh
- LAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relationally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of relationally
American and British speakers say relationally in essentially the same way: /rəˈleɪʃənəli/ in the US and /rəˈleɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does relationally mean?
- In a relational way.
Where does relationally come from?
From relational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with relationally
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Questions about saying relationally
How do you pronounce relationally?
Say ruh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /rəˈleɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /rəˈleɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relationally?
Relationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ruh · LAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say relationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈleɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /rəˈleɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.