English pronunciation
How to pronounce “leaving”
Phonetic spelling
LEE-ving
IPA /ˈɫivɪŋ/
Syllable stress
lee·ving
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “leaving”?
l e a v i n g
“leaving” is spelled L-E-A-V-I-N-G. It is pronounced LEE-ving, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
I am leaving for work at eight o'clock.
She is leaving the party early because she is tired.