How many syllables in "relieves"?

"relieves" has 2 lettergrepen (re - lieves).

How to divide "relieves"?

"relieves" divides into 2 parts: re · lieves.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"relieves": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·lieves

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re-LIEVES(re · lieves)○ ●

Stress in "relieves" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈliːvz⁄

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Lettergrepenre·lieves

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How many syllables in "relieves"?: "relieves" has 2 lettergrepen (re - lieves).
How to divide "relieves"?: "relieves" divides into 2 parts: re · lieves.
Where is the stress in "relieves"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "relieves"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... lieves) and listen on SayItVid.