How to pronounce leaseback
Say it like LEES-bak. Leaseback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEES).
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- LEES
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaseback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of leaseback
American and British speakers say leaseback in essentially the same way: /ˈlisˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈliːsˌbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEES-bak.
What does leaseback mean?
- A property transaction where a party sells something, then leases it from the purchaser. The seller is released from tax, depreciation, and maintenance costs, and the buyer is guaranteed an income from the property.
Where does leaseback come from?
From lease + back.
Questions about saying leaseback
How do you pronounce leaseback?
Say LEES-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈlisˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈliːsˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaseback?
Leaseback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEES). Broken into parts: LEES · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say leaseback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlisˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈliːsˌbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.