How to pronounce leapling
Say it like LEE-pling. Leapling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- pling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leapling 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.
- plingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leapling
American and British speakers say leapling in essentially the same way: /ˈliplɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈliːplɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-pling.
What does leapling mean?
- Someone born on a leap day, the 29th of February.
Where does leapling come from?
From leap + -ling (from leap year).
Questions about saying leapling
How do you pronounce leapling?
Say LEE-pling. The American pronunciation is /ˈliplɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈliːplɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leapling?
Leapling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · pling.
Do Americans and Brits say leapling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliplɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈliːplɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.