How to pronounce relations
Say it like ree-LAY-shunz. Relations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ree
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relations
American and British speakers say relations in essentially the same way: /riˈleɪʃənz/ in the US and /rɪˈleɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAY-shunz.
What does relations mean?
- mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
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Words that rhyme with relations
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Questions about saying relations
How do you pronounce relations?
Say ree-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /riˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /rɪˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relations?
Relations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ree · LAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say relations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈleɪʃənz/ and the British form is /rɪˈleɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.