How to Pronounce "leaf"
word
/ˈɫif/
leef
/lˈiːf/
leef
Definition
A leaf is the flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch and usually collects sunlight to help the plant make food. It can also sometimes refer to a sheet of paper, but the main meaning is the plant part.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫif/
British English
/lˈiːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
leef
UK
leef
Listen in Context
The tree has a green leaf.
A leaf fell from the plant.
That butterfly is sitting on a leaf.
Each leaf has a unique shape and pattern.