How to Pronounce "release"

word

/ɹiˈɫis/

ri-LEES

/ɹiˈlis/

ri-LEES

Definition

To let someone or something go free, or to make something available to the public such as a movie, song, or product. As a noun, it can also mean the act of making something available or letting it out.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɹiˈɫis/

British English

/ɹiˈlis/

Simplified Pronunciation

ri-LEES

Listen in Context

The company will release a new phone next month.

They released the bird into the sky.

The movie's release was delayed by a week.

They finally released the full report after weeks of rumors.