How to pronounce leapt
Say it like LEPT. Leapt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leapt 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 leapt
American and British speakers say leapt in essentially the same way: /lɛpt/ in the US and /lɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEPT.
Other ways to say leapt
Leapt also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEEPT /lipt/
What does leapt mean?
- simple past and past participle of leap How to pronounce leap
Words that rhyme with leapt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leapt.
Questions about saying leapt
How do you pronounce leapt?
Say LEPT. The American pronunciation is /lɛpt/. In British English it is /lɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leapt?
Leapt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEPT.
Do Americans and Brits say leapt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛpt/ and the British form is /lɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.