How to pronounce unrelieved
Say it like uhn-ree-LEEVD. Unrelieved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEVD).
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- uhn
- ree
- LEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrelieved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unrelieved
American and British speakers say unrelieved in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnriˈlivd/ in the US and /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ree-LEEVD.
What does unrelieved mean?
- Utter; complete; without relief.
Where does unrelieved come from?
From un- + relieved.
Words that rhyme with unrelieved
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Questions about saying unrelieved
How do you pronounce unrelieved?
Say uhn-ree-LEEVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnriˈlivd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrelieved?
Unrelieved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEVD). Broken into parts: uhn · ree · LEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say unrelieved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnriˈlivd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.