How to pronounce leopard
Say it like LEP-erd. Leopard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈlɛpɚd/LEP-erd
UK British/ˈlɛpəd/LEP-ud
- LEP
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The o is silent: 'LEP-erd'.
Leopard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leopard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEP-ud.
What does leopard mean?
noun
- A large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia (Panthera pardus).
- The male of the species P. pardus, as distinguished from a leopardess.
- A similar-looking, large wild cat named after the leopard.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pard
- pardal
- panthera pardus
Words that rhyme with leopard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leopard.
Questions about saying leopard
How do you pronounce leopard?
Say LEP-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leopard?
Leopard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · erd.
Is leopard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɛpəd/ (LEP-ud).