How to Pronounce "lean"
word
/ˈɫin/
leen
/lˈiːn/
leen
Definition
To lean means to bend your body or move something so it rests at an angle. As an adjective, lean means thin and not fat, and it can also describe meat with little fat.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫin/
British English
/lˈiːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
leen
UK
leen
Listen in Context
Please lean the bike against the wall.
Don't lean out of the window.
He is tall and lean.
You can lean on me if things get difficult.