How to pronounce relatively
Say it like REL-uh-tiv-lee. Relatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce relatively. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- REL
- uh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relatively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of relatively
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REL-uh-tiv-lee.
What does relatively mean?
- in a relative manner; by comparison to something else“the situation is relatively calm now”
Where does relatively come from?
From relative + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying relatively
How do you pronounce relatively?
Say REL-uh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlətɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relatively?
Relatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · tiv · lee.
Is relatively 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 /ˈrɛlətɪvli/ (REL-uh-tiv-lee).