How to Pronounce "leaping"
word
/ˈɫipɪŋ/
LEE-ping
/lˈiːpɪŋ/
LEEP-ing
Definition
Jumping high or far into the air, either literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe quick, energetic, and sometimes joyful movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫipɪŋ/
British English
/lˈiːpɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-ping
UK
LEEP-ing
Listen in Context
The cat is leaping over the fence.
She was leaping with joy at the news.
A frog is leaping across the pond.
He came leaping down the stairs to answer the door.