How to Pronounce "relinquishes"
word
ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃɪz
ri-LING-kwish-iz
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃɪz
ri-LIN-kwish-iz
Definition
To voluntarily give up or let go of something, such as a position, claim, or right, especially when it is difficult to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃɪz
British English
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LING-kwish-iz
UK
ri-LIN-kwish-iz
Listen in Context
He relinquishes his seat to the elderly woman.
The king relinquishes the throne.
She relinquishes her claim to the land.
After much thought, he finally relinquishes control of the company to his daughter.