How to pronounce relieving
Say it like rih-LEE-ving. Relieving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- rih
- LEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relieving 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relieving
American and British speakers say relieving in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlivɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LEE-ving.
What does relieving mean?
Where does relieving come from?
From relieve + -ing.
Words that rhyme with relieving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relieving.
Questions about saying relieving
How do you pronounce relieving?
Say rih-LEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlivɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relieving?
Relieving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: rih · LEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say relieving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlivɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.