relief
How many syllables in relief?
There are 2 syllables in the word relief.How to pronounce relief:
Synonyms for relief:
abatement
alleviation
assuagement
backup
backup man
balm
cheer
comfort
consolation
cure
deliverance
ease
easement
easing
embossment
encouragement
fill-in
ministration
mitigation
moderation
palliation
reassurance
release
reliever
relievo
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Antonyms for relief:
angst
anxiety
anxiousness
apprehension
apprehensiveness
concern
concernment
disquiet
disquietude
distress
dread
fear
fretfulness
nervosity
nervousness
panic
tension
uncertainty
unease
uneasiness
unrest
woe
worriment
worry
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- nova
- linnet
- iris
- hippie
- busker
- babbling
- marques
- hollow
- costume
- certain
- blackmail
- abut
- Aaron
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- trio
- stylish
- pastiche
- pancake
- madness
- lotion
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- blemish
- attract
- propose
- Gabby
- express
- Errol
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- curly
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- careen
- brush cut
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Syllable Fun Fact
The English language exhibits a phenomenon called 'schwa deletion', where unstressed syllables are often pronounced as a quick, neutral vowel sound or omitted.
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