leap month

Questions

What does leap month mean?

In the Jewish calendar or other lunisolar calendars, an extra month added to the usual 12 months because the solar year is slightly longer than 12 lunar months.

How to pronounce leap month

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “leap month”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “leap month”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “leap month” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.