How to Pronounce "leaps and bounds"
expression
ˈɫips/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbaʊndz
LEEPS-and-BOUNDZ
lˈiːps/ /ˈænd/ /bˈaʊndz
LEEPZ-and-BOUNDZ
Definition
Used to describe very fast and significant progress or growth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫips/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbaʊndz
British English
lˈiːps/ /ˈænd/ /bˈaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEPS-and-BOUNDZ
UK
LEEPZ-and-BOUNDZ
Listen in Context
Her English has improved by leaps and bounds this year.
The company is growing by leaps and bounds.
My confidence has increased by leaps and bounds since last year.
Kids pick up new technology by leaps and bounds these days.