How to pronounce unleash
Say it like un-LEESH. Unleash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEESH).
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- un
- LEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unleash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unleash
American and British speakers say unleash in essentially the same way: /ənˈliʃ/ in the US and /ənˈliːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LEESH.
What does unleash mean?
- To free from a leash, or as from a leash.“He unleashed his dog in the park.”
- To let go; to release.“He unleashed his fury.”
- To precipitate; to bring about.
Where does unleash come from?
From un- + leash.
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Words that rhyme with unleash
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Questions about saying unleash
How do you pronounce unleash?
Say un-LEESH. The American pronunciation is /ənˈliʃ/. In British English it is /ənˈliːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unleash?
Unleash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEESH). Broken into parts: un · LEESH.
Do Americans and Brits say unleash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈliʃ/ and the British form is /ənˈliːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.