How to Pronounce Relays

To pronounce "relays", say REL-ays — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

REL-ays

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💡 Tip for remembering “relays”

"relays" has 2 syllables: rel-ays. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

What does relays mean?

verb

  1. To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

    “He had to re-lay the tiles because the cement was too dry.”

noun

  1. A new set of hounds.
  2. A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.

verb

  1. To release a new set of hounds.
  2. To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.

Synonyms

convey

Words that rhyme with relays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

broadcastscentresceremonieschannelschartersconveysdeductionsdisseminates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relays"?▾

"Relays" has 2 syllables: rel · ays.

What does "relays" mean?▾

Relays: To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

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