To pronounce "leaky", say LEAKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈliːki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈliːki/
IPA
"leaky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cheeky and freaky, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: leakey — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“The leaky bucket only dripped one drop at a time, but by the time I got back to the house it was half empty.”
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"Leaky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "leaky" is /ˈliːki/.
Leaky: Having leaks; not fully sealed.
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