How to pronounce relieved
Say it like rih-LEEVD. Relieved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEVD).
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- rih
- LEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relieved 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.
- LEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of relieved
American and British speakers say relieved in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlivd/ in the US and /rɪˈliːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LEEVD.
What does relieved mean?
- (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
- extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary“the jutting limb of a tree”“massive projected buttresses”
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Words that rhyme with relieved
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Questions about saying relieved
How do you pronounce relieved?
Say rih-LEEVD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlivd/. In British English it is /rɪˈliːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relieved?
Relieved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEVD). Broken into parts: rih · LEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say relieved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlivd/ and the British form is /rɪˈliːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.