How to Pronounce "leak out"
expression
ˈɫik/ /ˈaʊt
LEEK-owt
lˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt
LEEK-owt
Definition
For information, secrets, or liquids to become known or visible when they were supposed to be kept hidden or contained.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫik/ /ˈaʊt
British English
lˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEK-owt
UK
LEEK-owt
Listen in Context
Some personal details leaked out after the interview.
The news about the merger leaked out before the official announcement.
Water leaked out from the old pipe.
It didn't take long for rumors to leak out after the meeting.