How to pronounce relentless
Say it like rih-LENT-lis. Relentless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENT).
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- rih
- LENT
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relentless 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.
- LENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relentless
American and British speakers say relentless in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/ in the US and /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LENT-lis.
What does relentless mean?
- not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty“grim determination”“grim necessity”
- never-ceasing“the relentless beat of the drums”
Where does relentless come from?
From relent + -less.
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Questions about saying relentless
How do you pronounce relentless?
Say rih-LENT-lis. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relentless?
Relentless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENT). Broken into parts: rih · LENT · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say relentless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.