How to Pronounce Leans

To pronounce "leans", say LEANS — one syllable, IPA /liːnz/. 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

/liːnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leans”

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

Sounds exactly like: leins, liens — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leans mean?

noun

  1. (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.

    “The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy.”

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.”

noun

  1. Meat with no fat on it.
  2. An organism that is lean in stature.

Synonyms

tilt

Words that rhyme with leans

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keensdemeansmarinesmachinessmithereensteensbeansqueensjeansscreenssubmarinestangerines

Related words

inclinationinclinetiltslantruntrimwiryshrunken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leans"?▾

"Leans" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leans"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leans" is /liːnz/.

What does "leans" mean?▾

Leans: (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.

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