How to Pronounce Leal

To pronounce "leal", say LEAL — one syllable, IPA /liːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/liːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leal”

"leal" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with zeal and puerile, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lille — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leal mean?

adjective

  1. Loyal, honest.
  2. True, genuine.

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Words that rhyme with leal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

loyalfairnightlillecastrolelslaisteryyauld

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leal"?▾

"Leal" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leal" is /liːl/.

What does "leal" mean?▾

Leal: Loyal, honest.

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