How to Pronounce "relent"
word
ɹɪˈɫɛnt
ri-LENT
ɹɪlˈɛnt
ri-LENT
Definition
To become less strict, severe, or determined; to give in after resisting, or to allow something after first refusing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈɫɛnt
British English
ɹɪlˈɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LENT
UK
ri-LENT
Listen in Context
After hours of begging, she finally relented and let the children play outside.
The teacher would not relent and kept giving more homework.
The rain finally relented after several days of storms.
My parents didn’t relent until I promised to finish my homework first.