How to pronounce reliction
Say it like rih-LIK-shun. Reliction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK).
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- rih
- LIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reliction 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.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reliction
American and British speakers say reliction in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɪkʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈlɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LIK-shun.
What does reliction mean?
- the gradual loss of water from a river, lake, etc. to leave permanent dry land
Words that rhyme with reliction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reliction.
Questions about saying reliction
How do you pronounce reliction?
Say rih-LIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɪkʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reliction?
Reliction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK). Broken into parts: rih · LIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reliction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɪkʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.