How to Pronounce "relations"

word

/ɹiˈɫeɪʃənz/

ri-LAY-shuhnz

/ɹɪlˈeɪʃənz/

ri-LAY-shuhnz

Definition

Connections between people, groups, or countries, especially the way they deal with each other. It can also mean family connections or the links between ideas or things.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɹiˈɫeɪʃənz/

British English

/ɹɪlˈeɪʃənz/

Simplified Pronunciation

ri-LAY-shuhnz

Listen in Context

The two countries have good relations now.

She studies international relations at university.

I do not talk about family relations at work.

Management is trying to improve staff relations after the recent complaints.