How to pronounce relentlessness
Say it like rih-LENT-luh-snus. Relentlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENT).
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- rih
- LENT
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relentlessness 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.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relentlessness
American and British speakers say relentlessness in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/ in the US and /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LENT-luh-snus.
What does relentlessness mean?
- The condition of being relentless.
Where does relentlessness come from?
From relentless + -ness.
Questions about saying relentlessness
How do you pronounce relentlessness?
Say rih-LENT-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relentlessness?
Relentlessness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENT). Broken into parts: rih · LENT · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say relentlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.