How to pronounce leopon
Say it like LEE-uh-pon. Leopon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- uh
- pon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leopon 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of leopon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LEE-uh-pon.
What does leopon mean?
- A hybrid animal, the offspring of a lion and a leopard.
Where does leopon come from?
Blend of leopard + lion
Questions about saying leopon
How do you pronounce leopon?
Say LEE-uh-pon. The American pronunciation is /ˈliəˌpɑn/. In British English it is /ˈliːəpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leopon?
Leopon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · uh · pon.
Is leopon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈliːəpɒn/ (LEE-uh-pon).