How to Pronounce Leek

To pronounce "leek", say LEEK — one syllable, IPA /liːk/. 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

/liːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leek”

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

Sounds exactly like: leak, leake, leick — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leek mean?

noun

  1. The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
  2. Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.

Synonyms

scallionthe Cambrian symbol

Words that rhyme with leek

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

scallionrummyonionalliumshallot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leek"?▾

"Leek" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leek" is /liːk/.

What does "leek" mean?▾

Leek: The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

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