How to pronounce leany
Say it like LEE-nee. Leany has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leany 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leany
American and British speakers say leany in essentially the same way: /ˈlini/ in the US and /ˈliːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-nee.
What does leany mean?
- leaning; inclined
Where does leany come from?
From lean + -y.
Words that rhyme with leany
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leany.
Questions about saying leany
How do you pronounce leany?
Say LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlini/. In British English it is /ˈliːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leany?
Leany has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say leany the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlini/ and the British form is /ˈliːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.