How to Pronounce Leet

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

leet

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

Practice: Record & Compare

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

1

Syllable

4

Letters

/liːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leet”

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

Sounds exactly like: leete, leite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leet mean?

noun

  1. A portion or list, especially a list of candidates for an office; also the candidates themselves.

Hear “leet” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with leet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatdeceitretreatbeat

Related words

pellegrinileetmanlectorateconstituencydelegacyseatelex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leet"?▾

"Leet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leet" is /liːt/.

What does "leet" mean?▾

Leet: A portion or list, especially a list of candidates for an office; also the candidates themselves.

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

Open “leet” in the full dictionary →