Cómo pronunciar «leisure» en inglés
ˈliː.ʒɚ
LEE·zhər
Acento principal: LEE
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «leisure» en contexto en clips de video reales
🇺🇸 US vs 🇬🇧 UK vs 🇦🇺 AUS
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “leisure”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LEE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
zhər
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("LEE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: US uses long ⁄iː⁄ (LEE-zhur); UK and Australia use short ⁄ɛ⁄ (LEZH-ur).
How Native Speakers Say It: Anglo-Norman "leisir". The vowel developed into ⁄iː⁄ in American English by analogy with words like "seize", whereas British English shortened it to ⁄ɛ⁄. US: High front tense vowel ⁄iː⁄. UK: Mid front lax vowel ⁄ɛ⁄.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "leisure" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Leisure as opposed to a chore uh a labor of love if you want um it it's so easy I”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Leisure Forbes traveler a number of different newspapers websites I have pretty uh broad experience in the travel”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Leisure is also a tool of white supremacy, and it articulates power in society in a certain way.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Leisure free time free time oh well this is this is a good question free time”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“leisure on the beach and spend some time making a spear or making a fishing rod”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Leisure Center in Banger has taken a hit from the extreme gals after a morning of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practicar la Pronunciación de «leisure»
Escucha la pronunciación nativa, grábate repitiendo la frase en tu micrófono y obtén puntuación de precisión en tiempo real palabra por palabra.
Leisure as opposed to a chore uh a labor of love if you want um it it's so easy I
Escuchar en contexto: “leisure”
1954 clipsThe Inglés word “leisure” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈliː.ʒɚ (phonetic respelling: LEE-zhər). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (LEE · zhər), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (LEE). Grammatically, “leisure” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1954 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “leisure” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @21:02
“because I had to because I wanted to and once uh your job turns into you know Leisure as opposed to a chore uh a labor of love if you want um it it's so easy I I so enjoyed it all of a sudden and I earned enough money for paying you know”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:16
“Lonely Planet rough guides travel and Leisure Forbes traveler a number of different newspapers websites I have pretty uh broad experience in the travel different newspapers websites I have”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:59
“Leisure is primarily a tool of capitalism. Leisure is also a tool of white supremacy, and it articulates power in society in a certain way. and it articulates power in society in a certain way.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @9:51
“Leisure amongst ants is there a what Leisure free time free time oh well this is this is a good question free time is this is a good question free time”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @9:37
“enjoying ourselves we take time off from leisure on the beach and spend some time making a spear or making a fishing rod so that our productivity in hunting or fishing tomorrow is going to be higher”
Definición y significado: “leisure”
- Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
- Free time, time free from work or duties.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “The desire of leisure is much more natural than of business and care.”
- “Leisure as opposed to a chore uh a labor of love if you want um it it's so easy I”
- “Leisure Forbes traveler a number of different newspapers websites I have pretty uh broad experience in the travel”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “leisure”
- Pronunciation:
- LEE-zhər
- Sílabas:
- LEE · zhər
- Written Hyphenation:
- lei · sure
- Acento principal:
- LEE
- IPA:
- ˈliː.ʒɚ
- Escuchar en contexto
- leisure
Palabras que riman con “leisure”
-ɛʒərPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "leisure" (⁄ˈliː.ʒɚ⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «leisure»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «leisure» en inglés?
«leisure» se pronuncia ⁄ˈliː.ʒɚ⁄ (LEE-zhər). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «leisure»?
«leisure» tiene 2 sílabas: LEE · zhər.
¿Dónde está el acento en «leisure»?
El acento principal en «leisure» está en «LEE». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «leisure»?
Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «leisure» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “leisure”?
US uses long ⁄iː⁄ (LEE-zhur); UK and Australia use short ⁄ɛ⁄ (LEZH-ur). Anglo-Norman "leisir". The vowel developed into ⁄iː⁄ in American English by analogy with words like "seize", whereas British English shortened it to ⁄ɛ⁄. US: High front tense vowel ⁄iː⁄. UK: Mid front lax vowel ⁄ɛ⁄.