How to pronounce asylee
Say it like uh-sy-LEE. Asylee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
- uh
- sy
- LEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asylee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of asylee
American and British speakers say asylee in essentially the same way: /əsaɪˈli/ in the US and /əsaɪˈliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-sy-LEE.
What does asylee mean?
- A non-citizen of a country who has been granted asylum in that country.
Where does asylee come from?
From asylum + -ee.
Words that rhyme with asylee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asylee.
Questions about saying asylee
How do you pronounce asylee?
Say uh-sy-LEE. The American pronunciation is /əsaɪˈli/. In British English it is /əsaɪˈliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asylee?
Asylee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: uh · sy · LEE.
Do Americans and Brits say asylee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əsaɪˈli/ and the British form is /əsaɪˈliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.