How to Pronounce Relieve

To pronounce "relieve", say REL-iev-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈliːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹɪˈliːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relieve”

"relieve" has 3 syllables: rel-iev-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

What does relieve mean?

verb

  1. To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

    “I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.”

  2. To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.

Synonyms

liss

Words that rhyme with relieve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleavebelievereaveachieveeveweavereceive

Related words

alleviateassuagepalliateallayeaseunbosomdeliversave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relieve"?▾

"Relieve" has 3 syllables: rel · iev · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "relieve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relieve" is /ɹɪˈliːv/.

What does "relieve" mean?▾

Relieve: To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

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