How to Pronounce Relevant

To pronounce "relevant", say REL-ev-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛɫəvənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɛɫəvənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˈɛlɪvənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “relevant”

Break "relevant" into 3 beats and lean on "REL" — that's the stressed one.

What does relevant mean?

adjective

  1. Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic. Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.
  2. Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "relevant"?▾

To pronounce "relevant", say REL-ev-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛɫəvənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "relevant"?▾

"Relevant" has 3 syllables: rel · ev · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "relevant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relevant" is /ˈɹɛɫəvənt/.

What does "relevant" mean?▾

Relevant: Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic. Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.

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