How to pronounce leal
Say it like LEEL. Leal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leal
American and British speakers say leal in essentially the same way: /lil/ in the US and /liːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEL.
What does leal mean?
- Loyal, honest.
- True, genuine.
Where does leal come from?
Inherited from Middle English leel, lel, borrowed from Anglo-Norman leal and Old French leial, from Latin lēgālis.
Words that rhyme with leal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leal.
Questions about saying leal
How do you pronounce leal?
Say LEEL. The American pronunciation is /lil/. In British English it is /liːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leal?
Leal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say leal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lil/ and the British form is /liːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.