How to pronounce leasing
Say it like LEE-sing. Leasing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leasing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leasing
American and British speakers say leasing in essentially the same way: /ˈlisɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈliːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-sing.
What does leasing mean?
- present participle of lease (“to tell lies”) How to pronounce lease
- present participle and gerund of lease How to pronounce lease
- gerund of lease How to pronounce lease
Where does leasing come from?
From Middle English lesing, leesing, lesinge, equivalent to lease (“to tell lies”) + -ing.
Words that rhyme with leasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leasing.
Questions about saying leasing
How do you pronounce leasing?
Say LEE-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈliːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leasing?
Leasing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say leasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈliːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.