how to pronounce leaf
/ˈliːf/
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The above transcription of leaf is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
leaf is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of leaf in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… water evaporates from the leaf pulling …”
meaning of leaf
A leaf is a thin, flat, usually green, plant part that is typically found on a stem.
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