relieve

/rɪˈliːv/

Syllables re·lieve

Stress re-LIEVE

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

lieve

/liːv/

long e

Meaning

to reduce pain, stress, or difficulty

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/ (river) + lieve=/liːv/ (leave)

Example

This medicine can relieve the pain.