To pronounce "reliance", say REL-ianc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/
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"reliance" has 3 syllables: rel-ianc-e. It rhymes with compliance and appliance, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.”
“The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Reliance" has 3 syllables: rel · ianc · e.
The IPA transcription of "reliance" is /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/.
Reliance: The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
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