How to pronounce releases
Say it like rih-LEE-siz. Releases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- rih
- LEE
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Releases pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of releases
American and British speakers say releases in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlisɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈliːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LEE-siz.
What does releases mean?
- plural of release How to pronounce release
- third-person singular simple present indicative of release How to pronounce release
Questions about saying releases
How do you pronounce releases?
Say rih-LEE-siz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlisɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈliːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in releases?
Releases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: rih · LEE · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say releases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlisɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈliːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.