How to Pronounce Leopard

To pronounce "leopard", say LEOP-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛpəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɛpəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leopard”

"leopard" has 2 syllables: leop-ard. It rhymes with shepherd and peppered, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: leppard, lepard — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leopard mean?

noun

  1. Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).
  2. (inexact) A similar-looking, large wild cat named after the leopard.

Synonyms

clouded leopardpardpardalsnow leopard

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Words that rhyme with leopard

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shepherdpepperedsheperdshephardshepardshepheardleppardeppardlepardpeppard

Related words

tigercheetahlionpantherfrogbaosnowsnowpack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leopard"?▾

"Leopard" has 2 syllables: leop · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "leopard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leopard" is /ˈlɛpəd/.

What does "leopard" mean?▾

Leopard: Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess).

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