How to pronounce leafing
Say it like LEE-fing. Leafing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leafing 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.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leafing
American and British speakers say leafing in essentially the same way: /ˈlifɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈliːfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-fing.
What does leafing mean?
- present participle and gerund of leaf How to pronounce leaf
- The act of one who leafs through something.
- Synonym of vernation (“the appearance of new leaves on plants”).
Words that rhyme with leafing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leafing.
Questions about saying leafing
How do you pronounce leafing?
Say LEE-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlifɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈliːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leafing?
Leafing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · fing.
Do Americans and Brits say leafing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlifɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈliːfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.