How to pronounce relatives
Say it like REL-uh-tivz. Relatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- uh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relatives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REL-uh-tivz.
What does relatives mean?
- plural of relative How to pronounce relative
Questions about saying relatives
How do you pronounce relatives?
Say REL-uh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relatives?
Relatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · tivz.
Is relatives 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 /ˈrɛlətɪvz/ (REL-uh-tivz).