How to pronounce leper
Say it like LEP-er. Leper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEP-uh.
What does leper mean?
- A person who has leprosy, a person suffering from Hansen's disease.
- Synonym of outcast: A person who is shunned, a pariah.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with leper
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Questions about saying leper
How do you pronounce leper?
Say LEP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leper?
Leper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · er.
Is leper 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 /ˈlɛpə/ (LEP-uh).