How to Pronounce "leak in"
expression
ˈɫik/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
LEEK-in
lˈiːk/ /ˈɪn
LEEK-in
Definition
If something leaks in, liquid, air, or light slowly enters a place through a crack or hole where it shouldn’t. The phrase is usually used when an unwanted substance is seeping inside.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫik/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
lˈiːk/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEK-in
UK
LEEK-in
Listen in Context
Water started to leak in through the roof during the storm.
Cold air can leak in if the windows aren’t closed tightly.
Light will leak in if you don’t close the door all the way.
The tent isn’t waterproof—rain always seems to leak in at night.