How to pronounce underlease
Say it like UHN-der-lees. Underlease has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- lees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underlease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of underlease
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-lees.
What does underlease mean?
- Synonym of sublease.
- Synonym of sublet.
Where does underlease come from?
From under- + lease.
Questions about saying underlease
How do you pronounce underlease?
Say UHN-der-lees. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərˌlis/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌliːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underlease?
Underlease has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · lees.
Is underlease pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌndəˌliːs/ (UHN-duh-lees).