How do you pronounce "release"?

In American English: /riːˈliːs/ (ree-LEES). In British English: /ɹɪlˈiːs/ (ril-EES). In Canadian English: /riːˈliːs/ (ree-LEES). In Australian English: /ɹɪlˈiːs/ (ril-EES).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈliːs/ (ree-LEES), while in British English it's /ɹɪlˈiːs/ (ril-EES).

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release

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/riːˈliːs/

ree-LEES

Syllable Breakdown

riːre·liːslease

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