lease

How to Split "lease" into Syllables

The word lease is divided into 2 syllables: lea·se. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lea — 1st syllable
• se — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lease:

• IPA: /liːs/

📖 Definitions

1. An interest granting exclusive use of any thing, such as a car or boat.
2. The contract or deed under which such an interest is granted.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English *lesen, from Anglo-Norman *leser, Old French lesser, laisier (“to let, let go”), partly from Latin laxō (“to loose”) and partly from Old High German lāzan (“to let, let go, release”) (German lassen), cognate with Old English lǣtan (“to allow, let go, leave, rent”) whence let. From Middle English lesen, from Old English lesan (“to collect, pick, select, gather”), from Proto-West Germanic *lesan, from Proto-Germanic *lesaną (“to gather”). From Middle...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lease with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lease	2	lea·se
leakage	3	lea-ka-ge
Louisa	2	loui-sa
lexis	2	le-xis
leaky	2	lea-ky

🔗 Related Words

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