How to Pronounce "leap over"
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LEEP OH-ver
lˈiːp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
LEEP OH-vuh
Definition
To jump from one side of something to the other, usually over an obstacle like a fence, wall, or puddle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫip/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
lˈiːp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEP OH-ver
UK
LEEP OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The horse can leap over the fence.
Can you leap over this big puddle?
The cat tried to leap over the wall.
She took a running start to leap over the stream.