How to Pronounce "increase by leaps and bounds"
expression
IN-krees by LEEPS and BOWNDZ
in-KREES by LEEPS and BOWNDZ
Definition
To increase by leaps and bounds means to grow or get bigger very quickly and by a large amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnˌkɹis/, /ˌɪnˈkɹis/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɫips/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbaʊndz
British English
ɪnˈkriːs/ /bˈaɪ/ /lˈiːps/ /ˈænd/ /bˈaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-krees by LEEPS and BOWNDZ
UK
in-KREES by LEEPS and BOWNDZ
Listen in Context
Her English skills increased by leaps and bounds after she moved to London.
The company's profits have increased by leaps and bounds this year.
Our knowledge of space is increasing by leaps and bounds thanks to new technology.
Wow, your cooking skills have increased by leaps and bounds since last year!