How to Pronounce Leased

To pronounce "leased", say LEAS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /list/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/list/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leased”

"leased" has 2 syllables: leas-ed. It rhymes with beast and ceased, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: least — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leased mean?

verb

  1. (chiefly dialectal) To gather.
  2. (chiefly dialectal) To pick, select, pick out; to pick up.

verb

  1. To tell lies; tell lies about; slander; calumniate.

verb

  1. To release; let go; unloose.

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Words that rhyme with leased

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beastceaseddeceasedcreasedincreaseddecreasedpolicedyeastgreasedtrendiestleast

Related words

charteredhiredrentingrentrentaltenancycontractedhire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leased"?▾

"Leased" has 2 syllables: leas · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "leased"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leased" is /list/.

What does "leased" mean?▾

Leased: (chiefly dialectal) To gather.

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