How to pronounce released
Say it like ree-LEEST. Released has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEST).
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- ree
- LEEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Released pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LEESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of released
American and British speakers say released in essentially the same way: /riˈlist/ in the US and /rɪˈliːst/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LEEST.
What does released mean?
- simple past and past participle of release How to pronounce release
Words that rhyme with released
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of released.
Questions about saying released
How do you pronounce released?
Say ree-LEEST. The American pronunciation is /riˈlist/. In British English it is /rɪˈliːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in released?
Released has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEST). Broken into parts: ree · LEEST.
Do Americans and Brits say released the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlist/ and the British form is /rɪˈliːst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.