How to pronounce leaping
Say it like LEE-ping. Leaping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leaping
American and British speakers say leaping in essentially the same way: /ˈlipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈliːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-ping.
What does leaping mean?
- present participle and gerund of leap How to pronounce leap
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Words that rhyme with leaping
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Questions about saying leaping
How do you pronounce leaping?
Say LEE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈlipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈliːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaping?
Leaping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say leaping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈliːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.