How to pronounce relationships
Say it like ree-LAY-shun-ships. Relationships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ree
- LAY
- shun
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relationships 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relationships
American and British speakers say relationships in essentially the same way: /riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/ in the US and /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAY-shun-ships.
What does relationships mean?
- plural of relationship How to pronounce relationship
Questions about saying relationships
How do you pronounce relationships?
Say ree-LAY-shun-ships. The American pronunciation is /riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relationships?
Relationships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ree · LAY · shun · ships.
Do Americans and Brits say relationships the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/ and the British form is /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.