How to pronounce relevancy
Say it like REL-uh-vun-see. Relevancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce relevancy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- REL
- uh
- vun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relevancy 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.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of relevancy
American and British speakers say relevancy in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛləvənsi/ in the US and /ˈrɛləvənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-uh-vun-see.
What does relevancy mean?
- Sufficiency (of a statement, claim etc.) to carry weight in law; legal pertinence.
- The degree to which a thing is relevant; relevance, applicability.
- A relevant thing.
Where does relevancy come from?
From relevant + -cy.
Questions about saying relevancy
How do you pronounce relevancy?
Say REL-uh-vun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛləvənsi/. In British English it is /ˈrɛləvənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relevancy?
Relevancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · vun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say relevancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛləvənsi/ and the British form is /ˈrɛləvənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.