How to Pronounce Leper

To pronounce "leper", say LEP-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

leper

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

LEP-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “leper”

"leper" has 2 syllables: lep-er. It rhymes with hepper and stepper, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lepper, lepre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leper mean?

noun

  1. A person who has leprosy.
  2. A person who is shunned; a pariah.

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Words that rhyme with leper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hepperstepper

Related words

lazarleprosycleansedleprophobialepraphobiahansenosislepraleaprosy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leper"?▾

"Leper" has 2 syllables: lep · er.

What does "leper" mean?▾

Leper: A person who has leprosy.

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