How to pronounce leaving
Say it like LEE-ving. Leaving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leaving
American and British speakers say leaving in essentially the same way: /ˈlivɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈliːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-ving.
What does leaving mean?
- the act of departing
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with leaving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leaving.
Questions about saying leaving
How do you pronounce leaving?
Say LEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈlivɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈliːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaving?
Leaving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say leaving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlivɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈliːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.