How to Pronounce "leaf through"
expression
ˈɫif/ /ˈθɹu
LEEF THROO
lˈiːf/ /θɹˈuː
LEEF THROO
Definition
To quickly turn the pages of a book, magazine, or document, usually to get a general idea or look for something interesting, without reading every word.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫif/ /ˈθɹu
British English
lˈiːf/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEF THROO
UK
LEEF THROO
Listen in Context
He likes to leaf through the newspaper in the morning.
I leafed through the magazine while waiting for my friend.
Please do not leaf through the documents here.
She was bored and started to leaf through an old photo album.