How to pronounce relish
Say it like REL-ish. Relish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relish
American and British speakers say relish in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛlɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-ish.
What does relish mean?
- Enjoyment of flavor or taste; (countable) an instance of this.
- Enjoyment of something pleasant; (countable) an instance of this.
- A savoury dish or course of dishes, especially one accompanying rather than forming the main part of a meal; an appetizer, a side dish.
- In a wooden frame: the projection or shoulder around, or at the side of, a tenon (“projecting member made to insert into a mortise”), used to strengthen a mortise-and-tenon joint.
- To give (something) (a pleasant) flavor or taste; to make appetizing.
- To take delight or pleasure in (someone or oneself, or something).“He relishes their time together.”
- Followed by in: to take delight or pleasure.
Where does relish come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with relish
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Questions about saying relish
How do you pronounce relish?
Say REL-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relish?
Relish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say relish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛlɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.