How to Pronounce "reliever"
word
ɹiˈɫivɝ
ri-LEE-ver
ɹɪlˈiːvɐ
ri-LEE-vuh
Definition
A reliever is someone or something that reduces pain, stress, or difficulty. In sports, especially baseball, a reliever is a substitute pitcher who comes into the game after the starting pitcher.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫivɝ
British English
ɹɪlˈiːvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LEE-ver
UK
ri-LEE-vuh
Listen in Context
I took a reliever for my headache.
This cream is a good reliever for skin irritation.
The team sent in a reliever to pitch the last inning.
Yoga is a great reliever of stress after a busy day.