How to pronounce lead
lead
/led/
1 syllable
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There is a second pronunciation: /liːd/.
Lead, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
Ambiguous phrases in general lead to amusing interpretations.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce lead?
Lead is pronounced /led/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /liːd/, is also used.
How many syllables are in lead?
Lead has 1 syllable.