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How to pronounce “leave

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Pronunciation guide for leave

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of leave with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Fifth Trimesteris 12 weeks of unpaid leave, when you get into who
Definition summary
To have a consequence or remnant.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce leave

The Fifth Trimester

is 12 weeks of unpaid leave, when you get into who

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “leave

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • To have a consequence or remnant.
  • To depart; to separate from.
  • To transfer something.
  • (intransitive, obsolete) To remain (behind); to stay.
  • (transitive, archaic) To stop, desist from; to "leave off" (+ noun / gerund).
  • [Noun]
  • (cricket) The action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
  • (billiards) The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones).
  • (Scrabble) The tiles remaining on a player's rack after his or her turn.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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