How to pronounce leprous
Say it like LEP-rus. Leprous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leprous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leprous
American and British speakers say leprous in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛprəs/ in the US and /ˈlɛprəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEP-rus.
What does leprous mean?
- Of or relating to one of the diseases known as leprosy.
- Infected with one of the diseases known as leprosy.
- Similar to leprosy or its symptoms.
Where does leprous come from?
From Middle English leprous (“having leprosy or a skin disease with symptoms like leprosy; (alchemy) of metals or minerals: impure; a leper”) [and other forms], from Anglo-Norman leprous, lepros [and other forms], Middle French lepros, lepr
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying leprous
How do you pronounce leprous?
Say LEP-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛprəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛprəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leprous?
Leprous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say leprous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛprəs/ and the British form is /ˈlɛprəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.