How to Pronounce Leeching

To pronounce "leeching", say LEECH-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

LEECH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “leeching”

"leeching" has 2 syllables: leech-ing. It rhymes with beseeching and screeching, if that helps it stick.

What does leeching mean?

verb

  1. To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
  2. To drain (resources) without giving back.

    “Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return.”

verb

  1. To treat, cure or heal.

noun

  1. A medical treatment using leeches.

Synonyms

draincurehealtreat

Words that rhyme with leeching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beseechingscreechingteachingbreechingpreachingreachingbleachingleachingoverreachingbreachingimpeachingbeaching

Related words

hirudineanspongebloodsuckerphlebotomizebleedparasiteminionleechcraft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leeching"?▾

"Leeching" has 2 syllables: leech · ing.

What does "leeching" mean?▾

Leeching: To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.

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