How to pronounce leprechaun
Say it like LEP-ruh-kawn. Leprechaun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- ruh
- kawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leprechaun 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of leprechaun
American and British speakers say leprechaun in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ in the US and /ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEP-ruh-kawn.
What does leprechaun mean?
- A type of diminutive, solitary fairy or sprite, traditionally depicted as a small, bearded man wearing a green coat and hat, often found repairing a single shoe; they typically possess hidden treasure, such as a pot of gold hidden at the end of a rainbow, and can be forced to reveal its location if
Where does leprechaun come from?
The word's further etymology is disputed; it is traditionally explained as a compound containing lú (“small”, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁lengʷʰ-) + corp (“body”, which is from Latin corpus).
Questions about saying leprechaun
How do you pronounce leprechaun?
Say LEP-ruh-kawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leprechaun?
Leprechaun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · ruh · kawn.
Do Americans and Brits say leprechaun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ and the British form is /ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.