How do you pronounce "leaping"?

In American English: /ˈliːpɪŋ/ (LEEP-ing). In British English: /lˈiːpɪŋ/ (L-eep). In Canadian English: /ˈliːpɪŋ/ (LEEP-ing). In Australian English: /lˈiːpɪŋ/ (L-eep).

Is "leaping" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːpɪŋ/ (LEEP-ing), while in British English it's /lˈiːpɪŋ/ (L-eep).

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leaping

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/ˈliːpɪŋ/

LEEP-ing

Syllable Breakdown

liːpleap·ɪŋing

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