How to pronounce athleisure
Say it like ath-LEE-zher. Athleisure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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US American/ˌæθˈliʒɚ/ath-LEE-zher
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- ath
- LEE
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athleisure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- athGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does athleisure mean?
noun
- Clothing that is appropriate for both athletic and leisure pursuits.
Where does athleisure come from?
Blend of athletic + leisure.
Words that rhyme with athleisure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of athleisure.
Questions about saying athleisure
How do you pronounce athleisure?
Say ath-LEE-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˌæθˈliʒɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in athleisure?
Athleisure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ath · LEE · zher.