How to Pronounce "lease"
word
/ˈɫis/
lees
/lˈiːs/
lees
Definition
A lease is a legal agreement that lets someone use a house, car, office, or other property for a fixed period in exchange for payment. As a verb, it means to rent something to someone or to use something under that kind of contract.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫis/
British English
/lˈiːs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lees
UK
lees
Listen in Context
We signed a one-year lease for the apartment.
My company leases cars for its employees.
The lease ends in June.
Before you sign the lease, read the small print.