How to pronounce releasing
Say it like ree-LEE-sing. Releasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- ree
- LEE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Releasing 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of releasing
American and British speakers say releasing in essentially the same way: /riˈlisɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈliːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LEE-sing.
What does releasing mean?
- emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
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Words that rhyme with releasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of releasing.
Questions about saying releasing
How do you pronounce releasing?
Say ree-LEE-sing. The American pronunciation is /riˈlisɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈliːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in releasing?
Releasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ree · LEE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say releasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈlisɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈliːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.