How to Pronounce "lenient"
word
ˈɫiniənt/, /ˈɫinjənt
LEE-nee-uhnt
lˈiːnɪənt
LEE-nee-uhnt
Definition
Someone who is lenient is not strict or harsh; they are more gentle and forgiving when enforcing rules or giving punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiniənt/, /ˈɫinjənt
British English
lˈiːnɪənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-nee-uhnt
UK
LEE-nee-uhnt
Listen in Context
The teacher was lenient with students who forgot their homework.
Her parents are very lenient about her curfew.
The judge gave a lenient sentence to the young thief.
My boss is pretty lenient when it comes to taking days off.