How to pronounce reliant
Say it like rih-LY-unt. Reliant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- rih
- LY
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reliant 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reliant
American and British speakers say reliant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlaɪənt/ in the US and /rɪˈlaɪənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LY-unt.
What does reliant mean?
- Having reliance on somebody or something.
Where does reliant come from?
From rely + -ant.
Words that rhyme with reliant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reliant.
Questions about saying reliant
How do you pronounce reliant?
Say rih-LY-unt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlaɪənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈlaɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reliant?
Reliant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: rih · LY · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say reliant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlaɪənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈlaɪənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.