How to pronounce relics
Say it like REL-iks. Relics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relics
American and British speakers say relics in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛlɪks/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-iks.
What does relics mean?
- plural of relic How to pronounce relic
- third-person singular simple present indicative of relic How to pronounce relic
Questions about saying relics
How do you pronounce relics?
Say REL-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlɪks/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relics?
Relics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say relics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛlɪks/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.