How to Pronounce "relinquish"
word
ɹiˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ/, /ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ
ri-LING-kwish
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃ
ri-LING-kwish
Definition
To give up or let go of something, often something you own, control, or have a right to, especially unwillingly or after holding it for some time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ/, /ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ
British English
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LING-kwish
UK
ri-LING-kwish
Listen in Context
He decided to relinquish his position as manager.
Sometimes, you have to relinquish control to let others help.
She didn't want to relinquish her favorite book.
After months of negotiation, he finally relinquished his claim to the property.