How to pronounce leashes
Say it like LEE-shiz. Leashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- shiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leashes 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.
- shizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leashes
American and British speakers say leashes in essentially the same way: /ˈliʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈliːʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-shiz.
What does leashes mean?
- plural of leash How to pronounce leash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of leash How to pronounce leash
Questions about saying leashes
How do you pronounce leashes?
Say LEE-shiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈliʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈliːʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leashes?
Leashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · shiz.
Do Americans and Brits say leashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈliːʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.