How to pronounce sublease
Say it like SUHB-lees. Sublease has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- lees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sublease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sublease
American and British speakers say sublease in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌˌblis/ in the US and /ˈsʌˌbliːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-lees.
What does sublease mean?
- A lease sublet by a tenant or lessee to a subtenant.
- Synonym of sublet.
Where does sublease come from?
From sub- + lease.
Questions about saying sublease
How do you pronounce sublease?
Say SUHB-lees. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌˌblis/. In British English it is /ˈsʌˌbliːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sublease?
Sublease has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · lees.
Do Americans and Brits say sublease the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌˌblis/ and the British form is /ˈsʌˌbliːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.