How to pronounce relevant
Say it like REL-uh-vunt. Relevant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- uh
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relevant 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relevant
American and British speakers say relevant in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛləvənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪvənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-ih-vunt.
What does relevant mean?
- having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue“the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research”
Where does relevant come from?
From Scots relevant meaning "legally pertinent," used in Scottish legal circles starting in the early 1500s, and first used in English in the 1700s.
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Questions about saying relevant
How do you pronounce relevant?
Say REL-uh-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛləvənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relevant?
Relevant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · vunt.
Do Americans and Brits say relevant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛləvənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪvənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.