How to Pronounce Leapt

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/lɛpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leapt”

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

Sounds exactly like: leaped — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leapt mean?

verb

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

    “to leap a wall or a ditch”

Synonyms

boundhopjumpspring

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Words that rhyme with leapt

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adeptineptpreceptacceptseepedinterceptpreppedsweptsteepedycleptleapedwept

Related words

bouncedboundedclimbedjumpedsoaredsprangvaultedhurdled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leapt"?▾

"Leapt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "leapt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leapt" is /lɛpt/.

What does "leapt" mean?▾

Leapt: To jump.

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