How to Pronounce "reliance"
word
ɹiˈɫaɪəns/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəns
ri-LY-ents
ɹɪlˈaɪəns
ri-LY-ents
Definition
The state of depending on or needing someone or something for help or support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫaɪəns/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəns
British English
ɹɪlˈaɪəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LY-ents
UK
ri-LY-ents
Listen in Context
Children have a strong reliance on their parents.
The company's reliance on one supplier is risky.
Her reliance on friends helps her feel supported.
There's a growing reliance on smartphones these days.