How to pronounce relievers
Say it like ree-LEE-verz. Relievers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- ree
- LEE
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relievers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of relievers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-LEE-vuz.
What does relievers mean?
- plural of reliever How to pronounce reliever
Questions about saying relievers
How do you pronounce relievers?
Say ree-LEE-verz. The American pronunciation is /riˈlivɚz/. In British English it is /riˈliːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relievers?
Relievers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ree · LEE · verz.
Is relievers 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 /riˈliːvəz/ (ree-LEE-vuz).