How to Pronounce Relationship

To pronounce "relationship", say REL-at-ionsh-ip — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relationship”

"relationship" has 4 syllables: rel-at-ionsh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does relationship mean?

noun

  1. Connection or association; the condition of being related.
  2. The links between the x-values and y-values of ordered pairs of numbers especially coordinates.

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Words that rhyme with relationship

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slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

kinshiprelationrelatingaffiliationassociatedinteractionassociationrelational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relationship"?▾

"Relationship" has 4 syllables: rel · at · ionsh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "relationship"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relationship" is /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/.

What does "relationship" mean?▾

Relationship: Connection or association; the condition of being related.

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