How to pronounce leasehold
Say it like LEES-hohld. Leasehold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEES).
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- LEES
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leasehold 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.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of leasehold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEES-hohld.
What does leasehold mean?
- Of an estate in land, held for a term of years absolute by a lessee or tenant.
- A leasehold estate in land.
- Real property held as an estate in land of this type.
Where does leasehold come from?
From lease + hold.
Questions about saying leasehold
How do you pronounce leasehold?
Say LEES-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈlisˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈliːsˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leasehold?
Leasehold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEES). Broken into parts: LEES · hohld.
Is leasehold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈliːsˌhəʊld/ (LEES-hohld).