How to Pronounce Leisure

To pronounce "leisure", say LEE-zher (US) / LEZH-er (UK) — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɫɛʒɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɫɛʒɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈɛʒɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “leisure”

"leisure" has 2 syllables: leisure.

What does leisure mean?

noun

  1. Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
  2. Free time, time free from work or duties.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "leisure"?▾

To pronounce "leisure", say LEE-zher (US) / LEZH-er (UK) — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɫɛʒɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "leisure"?▾

"Leisure" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "leisure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leisure" is /ˈɫɛʒɝ/.

What does "leisure" mean?▾

Leisure: Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.

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