How to Pronounce "leave"
word
/ˈɫiv/
LEEV
/lˈiːv/
LEEV
Definition
To go away from a place or person, or to allow something to remain behind. It can also mean to stop doing an activity or to give someone permission to be absent.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫiv/
British English
/lˈiːv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV
UK
LEEV
Listen in Context
Please leave your shoes at the door.
They leave the office at 5 p.m.
She asked to leave work early today.
I'm going to leave for the party in ten minutes.