English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Release Pronunciation
Release is pronounced ree-LEES, IPA /riˈlis/.
ree-LEES
US /riˈlis/
Syllables: ree · LEES (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb and noun: To let someone or something go free, or to make something available.
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Release in a Sentence
- They release the young birds in June.
- The album comes out on general release next week.
- Release the handbrake slowly on a hill.
Common Mispronunciations of Release
Not RE-lees
Release leans on its second beat, which is where almost every verb beginning in re puts the push.
Not ri-LEEZ
Finish on a hissed s, because the same letters buzz in the word please and that is what pulls learners the wrong way.
Tip: Released and releasing hold on to the hissed s as well.
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