# leaky vs leery

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### leaky
*adjective · IPA /ˈliːki/ · frequency rank #26,859*
Having leaks; not fully sealed.

### leery
*adjective · IPA /ˈlɪəɹi/ · frequency rank #48,321*
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/leaky-vs-leery