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How to pronounce Leary?

Pronunciation of Leary in Canada

In Canada, Leary is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Canadian pronunciation, specifically in Napanee, Ontario, Canada, is

L AI R ee
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see

"The surname O'Leary is of Irish origin meaning "son of Leary". It originates from one of the best-known personal names from ancient Ireland, the Gaelic "Laoghaire" meaning "herdsman" or "calf-herder". Some, but not all, keep the original "LAIR ee" pronunciation. Others have changed to "LEER ee"."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Irish
Meaning: The Calf Keeper


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Pronunciation of Leary

Here is how Leary is pronounced

l ee - r ee
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat


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Pronunciation of Leary

Here is how Leary is pronounced

lee- ree


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Pronunciation of Leary in Canada

In Canada, Leary is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Canadian pronunciation, specifically in Napanee, Ontario, Canada, is

LAIR ee
Rhymes with hairy
Closer to original iRISH pronunciation
Still used by some family members

"The surname O'Leary is of Irish origin meaning "son of Leary". It originates from one of the best-known personal names from ancient Ireland, the Gaelic "Laoghaire" meaning "herdsman" or "calf-herder". Some, but not all, keep the original "LAIR ee" pronunciation. Others have changed to "LEER ee"."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Irish
Meaning: The Calf Keeper


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