How to pronounce reliance
Say it like rih-LY-uns. Reliance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- rih
- LY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reliance 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reliance
American and British speakers say reliance in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlaɪəns/ in the US and /rɪˈlaɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LY-uns.
What does reliance mean?
- certainty based on past experience“he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists”“he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun”
- the state of relying on something
Where does reliance come from?
From rely + -ance.
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Words that rhyme with reliance
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Questions about saying reliance
How do you pronounce reliance?
Say rih-LY-uns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlaɪəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈlaɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reliance?
Reliance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: rih · LY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say reliance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlaɪəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈlaɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.