To pronounce "alleviating", say ALL-ev-iat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ALL-ev-iat-ing
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"alleviating" has 4 syllables: all-ev-iat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Alcohol is often a cheap tool to alleviate the stress of a hard day.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Alleviating" has 4 syllables: all · ev · iat · ing.
Alleviating: To make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.
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