How to pronounce leakproof
Say it like LEEK-proof. Leakproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEK).
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- LEEK
- proof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leakproof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- proofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of leakproof
American and British speakers say leakproof in essentially the same way: /ˈlikpruf/ in the US and /ˈliːkpruːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEK-proof.
What does leakproof mean?
- Resistant to leaks; hermetic, sound; as of a dry cell battery.
- To make resistant to leakage.
Where does leakproof come from?
From leak + -proof.
Questions about saying leakproof
How do you pronounce leakproof?
Say LEEK-proof. The American pronunciation is /ˈlikpruf/. In British English it is /ˈliːkpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leakproof?
Leakproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEK). Broken into parts: LEEK · proof.
Do Americans and Brits say leakproof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlikpruf/ and the British form is /ˈliːkpruːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.