How to pronounce leafhopper
Say it like LEEF-hah-per. Leafhopper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEF).
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- LEEF
- hah
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leafhopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leafhopper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LEEF-hop-uh.
What does leafhopper mean?
- Any insect of the family Cicadellidae.
Where does leafhopper come from?
From leaf + hopper.
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Questions about saying leafhopper
How do you pronounce leafhopper?
Say LEEF-hah-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈlifˌhɑpər/. In British English it is /ˈliːfˌhɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leafhopper?
Leafhopper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEF). Broken into parts: LEEF · hah · per.
Is leafhopper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈliːfˌhɒpə/ (LEEF-hop-uh).