HOW TO PRONOUNCE
relevant
/ˈɹɛləvənt/
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Keep “rel” strong and the rest light.
Begin with the short e heard in bed. The next two vowels are unstressed here, so avoid changing the middle vowel into a long ee sound.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“He found a relevant passage in the book.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does relevant mean?
adjective
- Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
- Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.
- Not out of date; current.
More meanings (1)
adjective
- (slang) Famous, popular, or noteworthy in a contemporary context.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɹɛləvənt/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
“I am glad of all details,” remarked my friend, “whether they seem to you to be relevant or not.”
All the more reason, therefore, for an attitude of mind which actively welcomes suggestions and relevant information from all sides.
More book examples (3)
Whenever one thing which we believe is used to prove something else, which we consequently believe, this principle is relevant.
Antidumping law and countervailing duty law include, as appropriate for each Party, relevant statutes, legislative history, regulations, administrative practice and judicial precedents.
References to other situations may also be included that are border or frontier relevant, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues.