How to pronounce leachate
Say it like LEE-chayt. Leachate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- chayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leachate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of leachate
American and British speakers say leachate in essentially the same way: /ˈlitʃeɪt/ in the US and /ˈliːtʃeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-chayt.
What does leachate mean?
- The liquid produced when water percolates through a permeable material.
Where does leachate come from?
From leach + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying leachate
How do you pronounce leachate?
Say LEE-chayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlitʃeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈliːtʃeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leachate?
Leachate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · chayt.
Do Americans and Brits say leachate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlitʃeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈliːtʃeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.