Pronunciation
How to pronounce “relieved”
“relieved” is pronounced /ɹɪliːvd/ — 2 syllables.
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relieved
/ɹɪliːvd/
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2 syllables. Stress the 'iːvd' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.Meaning
provide physical relief, as from pain
“This pill will relieve your headaches”
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