How to pronounce liaise
Say it like lee-AYZ. Liaise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYZ).
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- lee
- AYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liaise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of liaise
American and British speakers say liaise in essentially the same way: /liˈeɪz/ in the US and /liˈeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: lee-AYZ.
What does liaise mean?
- To establish a liaison.
- To act between parties with a view to reconciling differences.
- To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution.
Where does liaise come from?
Back-formation from liaison, itself from French liaison (“binding”).
Words that rhyme with liaise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liaise.
Questions about saying liaise
How do you pronounce liaise?
Say lee-AYZ. The American pronunciation is /liˈeɪz/. In British English it is /liˈeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liaise?
Liaise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYZ). Broken into parts: lee · AYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say liaise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /liˈeɪz/ and the British form is /liˈeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.