How to pronounce relishes
Say it like REL-ih-shuz. Relishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- ih
- shuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relishes 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relishes
American and British speakers say relishes in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛlɪʃəz/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-ih-shuz.
What does relishes mean?
- plural of relish How to pronounce relish
- third-person singular simple present indicative of relish How to pronounce relish
Questions about saying relishes
How do you pronounce relishes?
Say REL-ih-shuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlɪʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relishes?
Relishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · ih · shuz.
Do Americans and Brits say relishes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛlɪʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.