How to pronounce lessee
Say it like leh-SEE. Lessee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- leh
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lessee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lessee
American and British speakers say lessee in essentially the same way: /lɛˈsi/ in the US and /lɛˈsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: leh-SEE.
What does lessee mean?
- An individual or a corporation who has the right of use of something of value, gained through a lease agreement with the real owner of the property.
- The entity to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease.
- Someone who is allowed to use a house, building, land etc. for a period of time in return for payment to the owner.
- Pronunciation spelling of let's see.
Where does lessee come from?
From Anglo-Norman lessié, past participle of lessier (“to permit, to let”).
Words that rhyme with lessee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lessee.
Questions about saying lessee
How do you pronounce lessee?
Say leh-SEE. The American pronunciation is /lɛˈsi/. In British English it is /lɛˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lessee?
Lessee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: leh · SEE.
Do Americans and Brits say lessee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛˈsi/ and the British form is /lɛˈsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.