How to pronounce licensed
Say it like LY-sunst. Licensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈlaɪsənst/LY-sunst
UK British/ˈlaɪsənst/LY-sunst
- LY
- sunst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Licensed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of licensed
American and British speakers say licensed in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪsənst/ in the US and /ˈlaɪsənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-sunst.
What does licensed mean?
adjective
- given official approval to act“an accredited college”“commissioned broker”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying licensed
How do you pronounce licensed?
Say LY-sunst. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪsənst/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪsənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in licensed?
Licensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · sunst.
Do Americans and Brits say licensed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪsənst/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪsənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.