How to Pronounce Relish

To pronounce "relish", say REL-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

relish

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying relish, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “relish”

"relish" has 2 syllables: rel-ish. It rhymes with embellish and hellish, if that helps it stick.

What does relish mean?

noun

  1. A pleasant taste
  2. Enjoyment; pleasure.

verb

  1. To taste or eat with pleasure, to like the flavor of
  2. To take great pleasure in.

    “He relishes their time together.”

Hear “relish” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with relish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

embellishhellishswellishmellishdelosh

Related words

sapiditysavorflavoursavourflavorgustozestfulnessenjoy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relish"?▾

"Relish" has 2 syllables: rel · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "relish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relish" is /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/.

What does "relish" mean?▾

Relish: A pleasant taste

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “relish” in the full dictionary →