relief

/rɪˈliːf/

Syllables re·lief

Stress re-LIEF

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

lief

/liːf/

long e

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after pain, stress, or trouble has been reduced

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(repeat) + lief=/liːf/(chief)

Example

She felt great relief after hearing the good news.