How to pronounce lek
Say it like LEK. Lek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lek
American and British speakers say lek in essentially the same way: /lɛk/ in the US and /lɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK.
What does lek mean?
- An aggregation of male animals for the purposes of courtship and display.
- The currency unit of Albania, divided into 100 qindarka.
- To take part in the courtship and display behavior of a lek.
Where does lek come from?
From Germanic roots meaning "play".
Words that rhyme with lek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lek.
Words that sound like lek
Questions about saying lek
How do you pronounce lek?
Say LEK. The American pronunciation is /lɛk/. In British English it is /lɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lek?
Lek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEK.
Do Americans and Brits say lek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛk/ and the British form is /lɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lek?
Lek sounds the same as lech in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.