How to pronounce leafhoppers
Say it like LEEF-hah-perz. Leafhoppers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEF).
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- LEEF
- hah
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leafhoppers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leafhoppers
- 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-uz.
What does leafhoppers mean?
- plural of leafhopper How to pronounce leafhopper
Questions about saying leafhoppers
How do you pronounce leafhoppers?
Say LEEF-hah-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlifˌhɑpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈliːfˌhɒpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leafhoppers?
Leafhoppers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEF). Broken into parts: LEEF · hah · perz.
Is leafhoppers 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 /ˈliːfˌhɒpəz/ (LEEF-hop-uz).