How to pronounce relied
Say it like rih-LYDE. Relied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE).
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- rih
- LYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relied 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.
- LYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of relied
American and British speakers say relied in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlaɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈlaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LYDE.
What does relied mean?
- simple past and past participle of rely How to pronounce rely
Words that rhyme with relied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relied.
Questions about saying relied
How do you pronounce relied?
Say rih-LYDE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlaɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relied?
Relied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYDE). Broken into parts: rih · LYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say relied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlaɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈlaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.