How to Pronounce Leap

To pronounce "leap", say LEAP — one syllable, IPA /liːp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/liːp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leap”

"leap" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with creep and weep, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: leep, lepe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leap mean?

noun

  1. The act of leaping or jumping.
  2. The distance traversed by a leap or jump.

verb

  1. To jump.
  2. To pass over by a leap or jump.

    “to leap a wall or a ditch”

adjective

  1. (calendar) Intercalary, bissextile.

Synonyms

boundhopjumpspring

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Words that rhyme with leap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creepweepdeepsweepkeeppeepreapsteepheapseepclepesleep

Related words

jumpbouncespringboundhopleapfroggingskipstride

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leap"?▾

"Leap" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leap" is /liːp/.

What does "leap" mean?▾

Leap: The act of leaping or jumping.

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