How to Pronounce Relate

To pronounce "relate", say REL-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹiˈleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relate”

"relate" has 3 syllables: rel-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does relate mean?

verb

To tell in a descriptive way.
“Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today.”
To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).

Synonyms

chronicle describe divulge recount state

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Words that rhyme with relate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relate"?▾

"Relate" has 3 syllables: rel · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "relate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relate" is /ɹiˈleɪt/.

What does "relate" mean?▾

Relate: To tell in a descriptive way.

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