how to pronounce leaping

/ˈliːpɪŋ/

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leaping is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of leaping in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… concept of leaping from a job to a craft …”

meanings of leaping

verb:

Present participle of leap.

leaping frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word leaping occurs in english on average 2.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.