How to pronounce leary
Say it like LIR-ee. Leary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR).
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- LIR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leary
American and British speakers say leary in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪri/ in the US and /ˈlɪri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIR-ee.
What does leary mean?
- Alternative spelling of leery.
Words that rhyme with leary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leary.
Words that sound like leary
Questions about saying leary
How do you pronounce leary?
Say LIR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪri/. In British English it is /ˈlɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leary?
Leary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIR). Broken into parts: LIR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say leary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪri/ and the British form is /ˈlɪri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as leary?
Leary sounds the same as leery in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.