How to Pronounce Lee

To pronounce "lee", say LEE — one syllable, IPA /liː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/liː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lee”

"lee" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lea, leigh, li — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lee mean?

noun

  1. A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
  2. The side of the ship away from the wind.

adjective

  1. Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.

Antonyms

stossweatherwindward

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Words that rhyme with lee

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

leewarddownwindflyingsamsunglevinshelterorographic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lee"?▾

"Lee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lee" is /liː/.

What does "lee" mean?▾

Lee: A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.

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