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
US
ri-LEES
UK
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.