How to pronounce leaking
Say it like LEE-king. Leaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leaking
American and British speakers say leaking in essentially the same way: /ˈlikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈliːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-king.
What does leaking mean?
- present participle and gerund of leak How to pronounce leak
- The act by which something leaks.
- That which leaks out.
Words that rhyme with leaking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leaking.
Questions about saying leaking
How do you pronounce leaking?
Say LEE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈlikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈliːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaking?
Leaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say leaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈliːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.