How to Pronounce Relieving

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relieving”

"relieving" has 3 syllables: rel-iev-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does relieving 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.

noun

  1. A change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony.

adjective

  1. That brings relief.

Synonyms

liss

Words that rhyme with relieving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingretrievingachieving

Related words

alleviateassuagepalliateallayeaseunbosomdeliversave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relieving"?▾

"Relieving" has 3 syllables: rel · iev · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "relieving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relieving" is /ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/.

What does "relieving" mean?▾

Relieving: 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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