How do you pronounce "leases"?

In American English: /ˈliːsɪz/ (LEES-iz). In British English: /lˈiːsɪz/ (L-ees). In Canadian English: /ˈliːsɪz/ (LEES-iz). In Australian English: /lˈiːsɪz/ (L-ees).

Is "leases" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːsɪz/ (LEES-iz), while in British English it's /lˈiːsɪz/ (L-ees).

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leases

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/ˈliːsɪz/

LEES-iz

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liːsleas·ɪzes

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