How to Pronounce "leak"
word
/ˈɫik/
leek
/lˈiːk/
leek
Definition
A leak is a hole, crack, or unwanted opening that lets liquid, gas, or information escape. As a verb, it means to escape through such an opening or to let secret information become public.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫik/
British English
/lˈiːk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
leek
UK
leek
Listen in Context
There is a leak under the kitchen sink.
The pipe started to leak last night.
Someone leaked the test answers online.
I think my water bottle is leaking in my bag.