How to pronounce lee
Say it like LEE. Lee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lee 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lee
American and British speakers say lee in essentially the same way: /li/ in the US and /liː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE.
What does lee mean?
- United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
- United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970)
- United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973)
- towards the side away from the wind
Words that rhyme with lee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lee.
Words that sound like lee
Questions about saying lee
How do you pronounce lee?
Say LEE. The American pronunciation is /li/. In British English it is /liː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lee?
Lee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEE.
Do Americans and Brits say lee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /li/ and the British form is /liː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lee?
Lee sounds the same as lea, li in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.