How to pronounce leone
Say it like lee-OHN. Leone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OHN).
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- lee
- OHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of leone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lee-OHN.
What does leone mean?
- the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents
Words that rhyme with leone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leone.
Questions about saying leone
How do you pronounce leone?
Say lee-OHN. The American pronunciation is /liˈoʊn/. In British English it is /liˈəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leone?
Leone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OHN). Broken into parts: lee · OHN.
Is leone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /liˈəʊn/ (lee-OHN).