How to pronounce relieves
Say it like ree-LEEVZ. Relieves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEVZ).
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- ree
- LEEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relieves 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.
- LEEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of relieves
American and British speakers say relieves in essentially the same way: /riˈlivz/ in the US and /riˈliːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LEEVZ.
What does relieves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of relieve How to pronounce relieve
Words that rhyme with relieves
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Questions about saying relieves
How do you pronounce relieves?
Say ree-LEEVZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈlivz/. In British English it is /riˈliːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relieves?
Relieves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEVZ). Broken into parts: ree · LEEVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say relieves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlivz/ and the British form is /riˈliːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.