How to Pronounce "reliant"
word
ɹiˈɫaɪənt/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪənt
ri-LY-ent
ɹɪlˈaɪənt
ri-LY-ent
Definition
If someone is reliant on something or someone, they need it or them to function, succeed, or survive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈɫaɪənt/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪənt
British English
ɹɪlˈaɪənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-LY-ent
UK
ri-LY-ent
Listen in Context
Some people are reliant on public transportation to get to work.
Children are reliant on adults for care and guidance.
Many plants are reliant on sunlight to grow.
He’s too reliant on his phone for everything these days.