How to Pronounce "leap"
word
/ˈɫip/
leep
/lˈiːp/
leep
Definition
To jump high or far, usually with energy or force. It can also mean to move quickly into action or to increase suddenly by a large amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫip/
British English
/lˈiːp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
leep
UK
leep
Listen in Context
The cat leaped over the fence.
Her heart leaped with joy when she saw her brother.
Sales leaped last month.
She leaped into action as soon as she heard the alarm.