How to Pronounce "reliance on"
expression
ɹiˈɫaɪəns/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ri-LY-uhnss on
ɹɪlˈaɪəns/ /ˈɒn
ri-LY-uhnss on
Definition
The state of depending on or needing something or someone in order to continue, function, or succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫaɪəns/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹɪlˈaɪəns/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LY-uhnss on
UK
ri-LY-uhnss on
Listen in Context
Our reliance on electricity is growing every year.
Too much reliance on cars causes pollution.
Some animals have a strong reliance on water from rivers.
Her reliance on her friends helped her get through tough times.