How to pronounce relinquishing
Say it like ree-LING-kwih-shing. Relinquishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING).
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- ree
- LING
- kwih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relinquishing 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relinquishing
American and British speakers say relinquishing in essentially the same way: /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LING-kwih-shing.
What does relinquishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of relinquish How to pronounce relinquish
Questions about saying relinquishing
How do you pronounce relinquishing?
Say ree-LING-kwih-shing. The American pronunciation is /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relinquishing?
Relinquishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING). Broken into parts: ree · LING · kwih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say relinquishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.