How to pronounce relenting
Say it like rih-LEN-ting. Relenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- rih
- LEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relenting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relenting
American and British speakers say relenting in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LEN-ting.
What does relenting mean?
Words that rhyme with relenting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relenting.
Questions about saying relenting
How do you pronounce relenting?
Say rih-LEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relenting?
Relenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: rih · LEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say relenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.