How to Pronounce "relative to"
expression
ˈɹɛɫətɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
REL-uh-tiv tuh
ɹˈɛlətˌɪv/ /tˈuː
rel-uh-TIV too
Definition
Used to compare or show the connection between something and something else, often meaning 'compared to' or 'in relation to'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛɫətɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹˈɛlətˌɪv/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REL-uh-tiv tuh
UK
rel-uh-TIV too
Listen in Context
The price is high relative to its quality.
He is tall relative to his friends.
This product is cheap relative to others.
Sales have dropped this quarter relative to last year.