How to pronounce leporine
Say it like LEP-uh-ryne. Leporine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- uh
- ryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leporine 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of leporine
American and British speakers say leporine in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛpəˌraɪn/ in the US and /ˈlɛpəraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEP-uh-ryne.
What does leporine mean?
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a hare or a rabbit.“His leporine ears perked up at the mention of dessert.”
- Synonym of leporid (“any mammal of the family Leporidae: the hares and rabbits”).
Where does leporine come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Questions about saying leporine
How do you pronounce leporine?
Say LEP-uh-ryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛpəˌraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛpəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leporine?
Leporine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · uh · ryne.
Do Americans and Brits say leporine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛpəˌraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlɛpəraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.