How to Pronounce "relieving"
word
ɹiˈɫivɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈɫivɪŋ
ri-LEE-ving
ɹɪlˈiːvɪŋ
ri-LEE-ving
Definition
The act of making pain, stress, or discomfort less severe, or the feeling that comes when something stressful ends.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫivɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈɫivɪŋ
British English
ɹɪlˈiːvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LEE-ving
UK
ri-LEE-ving
Listen in Context
This medicine is relieving my headache.
He is relieving the pressure on his injured leg.
The cool breeze is relieving the heat.
Talking with friends is really relieving my stress after a long day.