American English

How to pronounce leakier

adjectiveB2
LEEkeeer

/ˈli.ki.ɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Related entry: leaky

Letting liquid or gas pass through a hole or crack.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Letting liquid or gas pass through a hole or crack.

We need to replace the leaky pipe.

Common phrases & grammar

leaky roof · leaky pipe

Related words & forms

The y changes to i before -er and -est.