How to Pronounce "rely on"
expression
ɹiˈɫaɪ/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ri-LY-on or ri-LY-awn
ɹɪlˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
ri-LY-on
Definition
To trust or depend on someone or something to do what you need or expect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫaɪ/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹɪlˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LY-on or ri-LY-awn
UK
ri-LY-on
Listen in Context
Children often rely on their parents for help.
You can always rely on me.
We rely on public transportation every day.
I wouldn't rely on that information if I were you.