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How to Pronounce Leah

Leah (Leah)

Female · Hebrew

How to Pronounce Leah

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Hebrew-speaking regions.

Hebrew names often have distinctive stress patterns.

Leah means "Weary"—a Hebrew name with a rich history.

Leah has 2 syllables: LEE-uh.

Phonetic Spelling of Leah

The phonetic spelling of Leah is:

LEE-uh

Leah Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Leah below.

Origin and Meaning of Leah

Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "Weary". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, El Salvador, FI, FJ, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HU, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Israel, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Norway, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, South Africa. Hebrew le'ah

Common Mispronunciations of Leah

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Hebrew pronunciation emphasizes LEE-uh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Leah should be pronounced with its original Hebrew phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Leah?
Leah is pronounced LEE-uh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Leah?
The correct pronunciation of Leah is LEE-uh.
Is Leah a Hebrew name?
Yes, Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "Weary".
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