How to Pronounce Leaking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈliːkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leaking”

"leaking" has 2 syllables: leak-ing. It rhymes with seeking and creaking, if that helps it stick.

What does leaking mean?

verb

  1. To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.

    “The faucet has been leaking since last month.”

  2. (of a fluid or gas) To pass through an opening that should be sealed.

    “No one realized that propane gas was leaking from a rusty tank in the concession area, slowly filling the unventilated room.”

noun

  1. The act by which something leaks.
  2. (in the plural) That which leaks out.

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Words that rhyme with leaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seekingcreakingshriekingfreakingreekingtweakingspeakingsneakingstreakingwreakingcritiquing

Related words

leakyunseaworthyleakageseepageflowingspillspillingsinking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leaking"?▾

"Leaking" has 2 syllables: leak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "leaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leaking" is /ˈliːkɪŋ/.

What does "leaking" mean?▾

Leaking: To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.

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