How to pronounce leaps
Say it like LEEPS. Leaps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leaps
American and British speakers say leaps in essentially the same way: /lips/ in the US and /liːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEPS.
What does leaps mean?
- plural of leap How to pronounce leap
Words that rhyme with leaps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leaps.
Questions about saying leaps
How do you pronounce leaps?
Say LEEPS. The American pronunciation is /lips/. In British English it is /liːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaps?
Leaps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEPS.
Do Americans and Brits say leaps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lips/ and the British form is /liːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.