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How to pronounce relatively

relatively
/ˈrelətɪvli/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Relatively, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

The region is relatively rich in mineral resources.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce relatively?

Relatively is pronounced /ˈrelətɪvli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in relatively?

Relatively has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in relatively?

The first syllable: /ˈrelətɪvli/.

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