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