American English pronunciation

How to pronounce alleviation

IPA transcription: [ə,livi'eɪʃən]

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Noun

  • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

    “as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief”

  • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

    “he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain”