How to pronounce leaflike
Say it like LEE-flyke. Leaflike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce leaflike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LEE
- flyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaflike 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.
- flykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of leaflike
American and British speakers say leaflike in essentially the same way: /ˈliˌflaɪk/ in the US and /ˈliːˌflaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-flyke.
What does leaflike mean?
- Having the form or other qualities of a leaf.
Where does leaflike come from?
From leaf + -like.
Questions about saying leaflike
How do you pronounce leaflike?
Say LEE-flyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈliˌflaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈliːˌflaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaflike?
Leaflike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · flyke.
Do Americans and Brits say leaflike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliˌflaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈliːˌflaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.