How to Pronounce "leap for joy"
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
LEEP-fer-JOY
lˈiːp/ /fˈɔː/ /dʒˈɔɪ
LEEP-for-JOY
Definition
To jump into the air because you feel very happy or excited.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫip/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈdʒɔɪ
British English
lˈiːp/ /fˈɔː/ /dʒˈɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEP-fer-JOY
UK
LEEP-for-JOY
Listen in Context
The children leapt for joy when they saw the puppy.
She leaped for joy after passing her exam.
They leapt for joy at the good news.
I nearly leapt for joy when I got the job offer.