How to Pronounce Relatively

To pronounce "relatively", say REL-at-iv-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relatively”

"relatively" has 4 syllables: rel-at-iv-ely.

What does relatively mean?

adverb

  1. Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

    “He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively.”

  2. Somewhat.

    “He was relatively successful.”

Related words

comparativelyproportionallyproportionatelycorrespondinglycomparisoncomparablyrelativerelating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relatively"?▾

"Relatively" has 4 syllables: rel · at · iv · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "relatively"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relatively" is /[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]/.

What does "relatively" mean?▾

Relatively: Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

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