How to pronounce leaks
Say it like LEEKS. Leaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leaks
American and British speakers say leaks in essentially the same way: /liks/ in the US and /liːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEKS.
What does leaks mean?
- plural of leak How to pronounce leak
- third-person singular simple present indicative of leak How to pronounce leak
Questions about saying leaks
How do you pronounce leaks?
Say LEEKS. The American pronunciation is /liks/. In British English it is /liːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaks?
Leaks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say leaks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /liks/ and the British form is /liːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.