How to pronounce relished
Say it like REL-isht. Relished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relished 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.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relished
American and British speakers say relished in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛlɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-isht.
What does relished mean?
- simple past and past participle of relish How to pronounce relish
Questions about saying relished
How do you pronounce relished?
Say REL-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relished?
Relished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say relished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛlɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.