How to pronounce relentlessly
Say it like rih-LENT-luh-slee. Relentlessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENT).
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- rih
- LENT
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relentlessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of relentlessly
American and British speakers say relentlessly in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɛntləsli/ in the US and /rɪˈlɛntləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LENT-luh-slee.
What does relentlessly mean?
- In a manner unrelenting or unyielding in severity; unrelentingly.
- In a steady and persistent manner; unceasingly.
Where does relentlessly come from?
From relentless + -ly (suffix forming abverbs from adjectives and nouns).
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Questions about saying relentlessly
How do you pronounce relentlessly?
Say rih-LENT-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɛntləsli/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɛntləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relentlessly?
Relentlessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENT). Broken into parts: rih · LENT · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say relentlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɛntləsli/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɛntləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.