How to Pronounce "relations"
word
/ɹiˈɫeɪʃənz/
ri-LAY-shuhnz
/ɹɪlˈeɪʃənz/
ri-LAY-shuhnz
Definition
Connections between people, groups, or countries, especially the way they deal with each other. It can also mean family connections or the links between ideas or things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈɫeɪʃənz/
British English
/ɹɪlˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LAY-shuhnz
UK
ri-LAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
The two countries have good relations now.
She studies international relations at university.
I do not talk about family relations at work.
Management is trying to improve staff relations after the recent complaints.