How to pronounce licensee
Say it like ly-sun-SEE. Licensee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- ly
- sun
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Licensee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of licensee
American and British speakers say licensee in essentially the same way: /ˌlaɪsənˈsi/ in the US and /ˌlaɪsənˈsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-sun-SEE.
What does licensee mean?
- A person to whom a license is granted.
- A publican (because a license is needed to run a pub).
Where does licensee come from?
From license + -ee.
Words that rhyme with licensee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of licensee.
Questions about saying licensee
How do you pronounce licensee?
Say ly-sun-SEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪsənˈsi/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪsənˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in licensee?
Licensee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: ly · sun · SEE.
Do Americans and Brits say licensee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlaɪsənˈsi/ and the British form is /ˌlaɪsənˈsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.