How to Pronounce Leant

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

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Letters

/ˈlɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leant”

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

What does leant 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.”

Words that rhyme with leant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creantbrieantgeantheentvalliant

Related words

inclinedlistedtiltedleanedlentgesturedleapttutted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leant"?▾

"Leant" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leant" is /ˈlɛnt/.

What does "leant" mean?▾

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

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