How to pronounce leopards
Say it like LEP-erdz. Leopards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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US American/ˈlɛpɚdz/LEP-erdz
UK British/ˈlɛpədz/LEP-udz
- LEP
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leopards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leopards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEP-udz.
What does leopards mean?
noun
- plural of leopard How to pronounce leopard
Questions about saying leopards
How do you pronounce leopards?
Say LEP-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛpɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛpədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leopards?
Leopards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · erdz.
Is leopards 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 /ˈlɛpədz/ (LEP-udz).