How to pronounce relinquish
Say it like rih-LING-kwish. Relinquish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING).
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- rih
- LING
- kwish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relinquish 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relinquish
American and British speakers say relinquish in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ in the US and /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LING-kwish.
What does relinquish mean?
- To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away.“to relinquish a title”
- To let go (free, away), physically release.
- To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.
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Questions about saying relinquish
How do you pronounce relinquish?
Say rih-LING-kwish. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relinquish?
Relinquish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING). Broken into parts: rih · LING · kwish.
Do Americans and Brits say relinquish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.