unleash

/ʌnˈliːʃ/

Syllables un·leash

Stress un-LEASH

Phonics Breakdown

un

/ʌn/

short u

leash

/liːʃ/

long e

Meaning

to release or allow something to act freely

Sound Reference

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un=/ʌn/(under) + leash=/liːʃ/(leash)

Example

The speech unleashed a wave of excitement.