How to pronounce leakers
Say it like LEE-kerz. Leakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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US American/ˈlikɚz/LEE-kerz
UK British/ˈliːkəz/LEE-kuz
- LEE
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-kuz.
What does leakers mean?
noun
- plural of leaker How to pronounce leaker
Questions about saying leakers
How do you pronounce leakers?
Say LEE-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlikɚz/. In British English it is /ˈliːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leakers?
Leakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · kerz.
Is leakers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈliːkəz/ (LEE-kuz).