How to Pronounce Related

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “related”

"related" has 3 syllables: rel-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does related 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).

adjective

Standing in relation or connection.
“Electric and magnetic forces are closely related.”
Being a relative of.
“Everyone is related to their parents.”

adjective

Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
(of a URL, URI, path, or similar) Expressed in relation to another item, rather than in complete form.
“The relative URL /images/pic.jpg, when evaluated in the context of http://example.com/docs/pic.html, corresponds to the absolute URL http://example.com/images/pic.jpg.”

Synonyms

chronicle describe divulge recount state comparative conditional limited

Antonyms

absolute unlimited

Words that rhyme with related

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated incapacitated captivated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "related"?▾

"Related" has 3 syllables: rel · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "related"?▾

The IPA transcription of "related" is /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/.

What does "related" mean?▾

Related: To tell in a descriptive way.

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