How to pronounce leekish
Say it like LEE-kish. Leekish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leekish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leekish
American and British speakers say leekish in essentially the same way: /ˈlikɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈliːkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-kish.
What does leekish mean?
- Resembling a leek, especially in color.
Where does leekish come from?
From leek + -ish.
Words that rhyme with leekish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leekish.
Questions about saying leekish
How do you pronounce leekish?
Say LEE-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlikɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈliːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leekish?
Leekish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say leekish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlikɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈliːkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.