English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Rely Pronunciation
Rely is pronounced ri-LY, IPA /riˈlaɪ/.
ri-LY
US /riˈlaɪ/ · UK /rɪˈlaɪ/
Syllables: ri · LY (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To depend on someone or something.
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Rely in a Sentence
- You can rely on him to be early.
- They rely on rain in April.
- I rely on the bus more than I would like.
Common Mispronunciations of Rely
Not REE-ly
Everything leans on the second beat, LY, which rhymes with my.
Not ri-LEE
The y at the end runs long, the way it does in reply and deny.
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