How to pronounce leapfrogged
Say it like LEEP-frawgd. Leapfrogged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEP).
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- LEEP
- frawgd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leapfrogged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- frawgdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of leapfrogged
American and British speakers say leapfrogged in essentially the same way: /ˈlipˌfrɔɡd/ in the US and /ˈliːpˌfrɒɡd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEP-frogd.
What does leapfrogged mean?
- simple past and past participle of leapfrog. How to pronounce leapfrog
Questions about saying leapfrogged
How do you pronounce leapfrogged?
Say LEEP-frawgd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlipˌfrɔɡd/. In British English it is /ˈliːpˌfrɒɡd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leapfrogged?
Leapfrogged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEP). Broken into parts: LEEP · frawgd.
Do Americans and Brits say leapfrogged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlipˌfrɔɡd/ and the British form is /ˈliːpˌfrɒɡd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.