How to pronounce relevance
Say it like REL-uh-vuns. Relevance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- uh
- vuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relevance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relevance
American and British speakers say relevance in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛləvəns/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪvəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-ih-vuns.
What does relevance mean?
- the relation of something to the matter at hand
Where does relevance come from?
From relevant + -ance.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying relevance
How do you pronounce relevance?
Say REL-uh-vuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛləvəns/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪvəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relevance?
Relevance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · vuns.
Do Americans and Brits say relevance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛləvəns/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪvəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.