How to Pronounce Leaving

To pronounce "leaving", say LEAV-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈliːvɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

leaving

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying leaving, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈliːvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leaving”

"leaving" has 2 syllables: leav-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does leaving mean?

verb

  1. To have a consequence or remnant.
  2. To depart; to separate from.

verb

  1. To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.

    “We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend.”

verb

  1. To produce leaves or foliage.

Synonyms

departforgetleave behindleaf

Words that rhyme with leaving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingretrievingachievingmisconceiving

Related words

departuregoingabandonabandonedabandoningabandonmentallowallowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leaving"?▾

"Leaving" has 2 syllables: leav · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "leaving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leaving" is /ˈliːvɪŋ/.

What does "leaving" mean?▾

Leaving: To have a consequence or remnant.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “leaving” in the full dictionary →