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