How to Pronounce Leaps

To pronounce "leaps", say LEAPS — one syllable, IPA /liːps/. 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

/liːps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leaps”

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

What does leaps mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. A basket.
  2. A trap or snare for fish, made from twigs; a weely.

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Words that rhyme with leaps

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peepscreepskeepsreapsweepssweepssleepsbeepsjeepssteepsbleepscheeps

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leaps"?▾

"Leaps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leaps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leaps" is /liːps/.

What does "leaps" mean?▾

Leaps: The act of leaping or jumping.

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