How to Pronounce "leave about"
expression
ˈɫiv/ /əˈbaʊt
LEEV uh-BOWT
lˈiːv/ /ɐbˈaʊt
leev uh-BOWT
Definition
To not put something away and instead let it stay in random or inappropriate places, often making a space look messy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
lˈiːv/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV uh-BOWT
UK
leev uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
Please don't leave about your shoes in the living room.
He always leaves about his books after studying.
Don't leave about your dirty clothes on the floor.
You can't just leave about cups all over the house.