How to pronounce bandleader
Say it like BAND-lee-der. Bandleader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAND).
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US American/ˈbændlidɚ/BAND-lee-der
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- BAND
- lee
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bandleader pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does bandleader mean?
noun
- A musician who conducts or leads a band of musicians.
Where does bandleader come from?
From band + leader.
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Questions about saying bandleader
How do you pronounce bandleader?
Say BAND-lee-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbændlidɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bandleader?
Bandleader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAND). Broken into parts: BAND · lee · der.