How to pronounce leaped
Say it like LEPT. Leaped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of leaped
American and British speakers say leaped in essentially the same way: /lɛpt/ in the US and /liːpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEPT.
Other ways to say leaped
Leaped also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEEPT /lipt/
What does leaped mean?
- simple past and past participle of leap How to pronounce leap
Words that rhyme with leaped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leaped.
Questions about saying leaped
How do you pronounce leaped?
Say LEPT. The American pronunciation is /lɛpt/. In British English it is /liːpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaped?
Leaped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEPT.
Do Americans and Brits say leaped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛpt/ and the British form is /liːpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.