How to pronounce leases
Say it like LEE-siz. Leases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leases pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leases
American and British speakers say leases in essentially the same way: /ˈlisɪz/ in the US and /ˈliːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-siz.
What does leases mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lease How to pronounce lease
Questions about saying leases
How do you pronounce leases?
Say LEE-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlisɪz/. In British English it is /ˈliːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leases?
Leases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say leases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlisɪz/ and the British form is /ˈliːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.