How to Pronounce "leper"
word
/ˈɫɛpɝ/
LEP-er
/lˈɛpɐ/
LEP-uh
Definition
A leper is a person who has leprosy, a serious infectious disease that mainly affects the skin and nerves. It can also mean someone who is socially avoided or rejected.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛpɝ/
British English
/lˈɛpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEP-er
UK
LEP-uh
Listen in Context
A leper was treated at the old hospital.
The village built a home for lepers.
She felt like a leper because everyone ignored her.
He became a leper in the office after the scandal.