How to Pronounce Leafing

To pronounce "leafing", say LEAF-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈliːfɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈliːfɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leafing”

"leafing" has 2 syllables: leaf-ing. It rhymes with briefing and debriefing, if that helps it stick.

What does leafing mean?

verb

  1. To produce leaves; put forth foliage.
  2. To divide (a vegetable) into separate leaves.

    “The lettuce in our burgers is 100% hand-leafed.”

noun

  1. The act of one who leafs through something.

Synonyms

leave

Words that rhyme with leafing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

briefingdebriefingreefingbeefing

Related words

foliationleapfroggingflickingleapflip-flapflickflipglance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leafing"?▾

"Leafing" has 2 syllables: leaf · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "leafing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leafing" is /ˈliːfɪŋ/.

What does "leafing" mean?▾

Leafing: To produce leaves; put forth foliage.

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