How to Pronounce "relinquish to"
expression
ɹiˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ/, /ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ri-LING-kwish TOO, ri-LING-kwish tuh, ri-LING-kwish ti
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃ/ /tˈuː
ri-LIN-kwish TOO
Definition
To give up control or possession of something and allow someone else to take it. Often used in formal or official situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ/, /ɹɪˈɫɪŋkwɪʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹɪlˈɪnkwɪʃ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LING-kwish TOO, ri-LING-kwish tuh, ri-LING-kwish ti
UK
ri-LIN-kwish TOO
Listen in Context
He had to relinquish to the new manager after the merger.
She decided to relinquish to her brother the family business.
The country was forced to relinquish to the United Nations.
After years of leading the team, she finally relinquished to her assistant when she retired.