How to pronounce lepak
Say it like LEP-uk. Lepak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lepak 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lepak
American and British speakers say lepak in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛpək/ in the US and /ˈlɛpək/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEP-uk.
What does lepak mean?
- To loiter about casually or idly, to hang around unproductively, to laze around or relax.
Where does lepak come from?
Borrowed from Malay lepak.
Words that rhyme with lepak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lepak.
Questions about saying lepak
How do you pronounce lepak?
Say LEP-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛpək/. In British English it is /ˈlɛpək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lepak?
Lepak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say lepak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛpək/ and the British form is /ˈlɛpək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.