How to Pronounce "leapfrog"
word
ˈɫipˌfɹɔɡ
LEEP-frawg
lˈiːpfɹɒɡ
LEEP-frog
Definition
'Leapfrog' is a children's game where players jump over each other's backs, but the word also means to quickly move past someone or something in rank, position, or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫipˌfɹɔɡ
British English
lˈiːpfɹɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEP-frawg
UK
LEEP-frog
Listen in Context
The children played leapfrog in the park.
He tried to leapfrog over his teammates during gym class.
Some companies leapfrog their rivals by using new technology.
Start-ups often try to leapfrog big corporations with creative ideas.