How to pronounce leakage
Say it like LEE-kuj. Leakage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- kuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leakage 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.
- kujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leakage
American and British speakers say leakage in essentially the same way: /ˈlikədʒ/ in the US and /ˈliːkədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-kuj.
What does leakage mean?
- An act of leaking, or something that leaks.“water leakage”
- The amount lost due to a leak.
- An undesirable flow of electric current through insulation.
Where does leakage come from?
From leak + -age.
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Questions about saying leakage
How do you pronounce leakage?
Say LEE-kuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈlikədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈliːkədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leakage?
Leakage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · kuj.
Do Americans and Brits say leakage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlikədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈliːkədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.