How do you pronounce "relatively"?

In American English: /ˈrɛlətɪvli/ (REHL-uht-ivl-ee). In British English: /ɹˈɛlətɪvli/ (R-ehl-uht-ivl). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛlətɪvli/ (REHL-uht-ivl-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛlətˌɪvli/ (R-ehl-uht-ivl).

Is "relatively" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛlətɪvli/ (REHL-uht-ivl-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛlətɪvli/ (R-ehl-uht-ivl).

How to Pronounce "relatively"

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relatively

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/ˈrɛlətɪvli/

REHL-uht-ivl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

rɛlrel·əta·ɪvltive·ily

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