How to Pronounce "leone"
word
/ɫiˈoʊn/
lee-OHN
/liːˈəʊn/
lee-OHN
Definition
The leone is the official currency of Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɫiˈoʊn/
British English
/liːˈəʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lee-OHN
UK
lee-OHN
Listen in Context
The official currency of Sierra Leone is the leone.
One US dollar is worth several thousand leones.
She exchanged euros for leones at the airport.
Prices in Freetown are listed in leones, so check the exchange rate before shopping.