Pronunciation

How to pronounce “leave

“leave” is pronounced /liːv/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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leave

/liːv/

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'leave' is one beat: /liːv/. Watch the /v/ sound — Top teeth on bottom lip like F, but voiced — don't let it round into a W.
Meaning

the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

a ten day's leave to visit his mother

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