How to pronounce leprose
Say it like LEP-rohz. Leprose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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US American/ˈlɛproʊz/LEP-rohz
UK British/ˈlɛprəʊz/LEP-rohz
- LEP
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leprose 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.
- rohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of leprose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEP-rohz.
What does leprose mean?
adjective
- Synonym of leprous, afflicted with leprosy.
- Synonym of scaly or lepidote, particularly describing lichens with a granular or powdery thallus.
Questions about saying leprose
How do you pronounce leprose?
Say LEP-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛproʊz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛprəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leprose?
Leprose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · rohz.
Is leprose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɛprəʊz/ (LEP-rohz).