How to pronounce reliever
Say it like ree-LEE-ver. Reliever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- ree
- LEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reliever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reliever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-LEE-vuh.
What does reliever mean?
- Something which relieves (pain, etc.).“Pepto-Bismol is an upset-stomach reliever.”
- A relief pitcher.“The first reliever got the last two outs of the sixth.”
- Someone who fills in for another.“I'll be the reliever today so that you can each take a break.”
Where does reliever come from?
From relieve + -er.
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Words that rhyme with reliever
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Questions about saying reliever
How do you pronounce reliever?
Say ree-LEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /riˈlivɚ/. In British English it is /riˈliːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reliever?
Reliever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ree · LEE · ver.
Is reliever pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /riˈliːvə/ (ree-LEE-vuh).