How to pronounce leek
Say it like LEEK. Leek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leek
American and British speakers say leek in essentially the same way: /lik/ in the US and /liːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEK.
What does leek mean?
- A vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavor than the onion.
- Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.
Where does leek come from?
Cognate with Alemannic German Làuich (“leek”), Dutch look (“leek”), Plautdietsch Luak (“leek”), German Lauch (“leek”), Danish løg (“onion”), Faroese leykur (“onion”), Icelandic laukur (“garlic, leek, onion”), Norwegian Bokmål løk (“onion”),
Words that rhyme with leek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leek.
Words that sound like leek
Questions about saying leek
How do you pronounce leek?
Say LEEK. The American pronunciation is /lik/. In British English it is /liːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leek?
Leek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say leek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lik/ and the British form is /liːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as leek?
Leek sounds the same as leak in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.