How to Pronounce Leering

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

LEER-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “leering”

"leering" has 2 syllables: leer-ing. It rhymes with drearing and sphering, if that helps it stick.

What does leering mean?

verb

  1. To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
  2. To entice with a leer or leers.

verb

  1. To teach.
  2. To learn.

noun

  1. Action of the verb to leer.

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Words that rhyme with leering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drearingspheringqueeringblearingtieringsheering

Related words

sexymaliciousscowlingsneeringsmirkinggloweringoglinggrinning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leering"?▾

"Leering" has 2 syllables: leer · ing.

What does "leering" mean?▾

Leering: To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

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