How to pronounce reliable

Say it like this: /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/

What does reliable mean?

adjSuitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

“the best means, and the most reliable pledge, of a higher object”

Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't.

nounSomething or someone reliable or dependable

“the old reliables”

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relatively release relevant reliability relief religion religious remain

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