how to pronounce leprechaun

/ˈlɛpɚˌkɔːn/

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leprechaun is pronounced in three syllables

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

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meanings of leprechaun

noun:

One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.

leprechaun frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word leprechaun occurs in english on average 1.5 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.