How to pronounce relented
Say it like rih-LEN-tid. Relented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- rih
- LEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relented
American and British speakers say relented in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɛntɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈlɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LEN-tid.
What does relented mean?
- simple past and past participle of relent How to pronounce relent
Words that rhyme with relented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relented.
Questions about saying relented
How do you pronounce relented?
Say rih-LEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɛntɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relented?
Relented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: rih · LEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say relented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɛntɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.