relative

/ˈrɛlətɪv/

Syllables rel·a·tive

Stress REL-a-tive

Phonics Breakdown

rel

/rɛl/

short e

a

/ə/

schwa

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

a member of your family; connected by blood or marriage

Sound Reference

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rel=/rɛl/(red) + a=/ə/(about) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

She invited all her relatives to the wedding.