How to pronounce lep
Say it like LEP. Lep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lep
American and British speakers say lep in essentially the same way: /lɛp/ in the US and /lɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEP.
What does lep mean?
- A butterfly or moth.
Where does lep come from?
Short for Lepidoptera.
Words that rhyme with lep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lep.
Questions about saying lep
How do you pronounce lep?
Say LEP. The American pronunciation is /lɛp/. In British English it is /lɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lep?
Lep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEP.
Do Americans and Brits say lep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛp/ and the British form is /lɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.