How to Pronounce Leaned

To pronounce "leaned", say LEAN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /liːnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/liːnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leaned”

"leaned" has 2 syllables: lean-ed. It rhymes with fiend and gleaned, if that helps it stick.

What does leaned mean?

verb

  1. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

    “She leaned out of the window.”

  2. To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

    “I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”

verb

  1. To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.

verb

  1. To conceal.

Words that rhyme with leaned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fiendgleanedcareenedkeenedweanedintervenedquarantineddemeanedscreenedmachinedspleenedcleaned

Related words

inclinationinclinetiltslantruntrimwiryshrunken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leaned"?▾

"Leaned" has 2 syllables: lean · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "leaned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leaned" is /liːnd/.

What does "leaned" mean?▾

Leaned: To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

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