How to Pronounce "leeway"
word
ˈɫiˌweɪ
LEE-way
lˈiːweɪ
LEE-way
Definition
Leeway is the amount of freedom or flexibility you have to do something in your own way or to make changes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiˌweɪ
British English
lˈiːweɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-way
UK
LEE-way
Listen in Context
My boss gives me some leeway to choose how I finish my work.
Teachers have little leeway with the strict rules at this school.
The project deadline is soon, so we don't have much leeway.
Give yourself some leeway if things don’t go exactly as planned.