How to pronounce leaded
Say it like LED-id. Leaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED).
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- LED
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leaded
American and British speakers say leaded in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdɪd/ in the US and /ˈlɛdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LED-id.
What does leaded mean?
- Held in place by strips of lead.
- Containing or treated with the element lead.
- Containing tetraethyllead.“Leaded gasoline is hard to find in some areas now.”
- Having a lead, or leads
- simple past and past participle of lead (to add lead to) How to pronounce lead
Where does leaded come from?
From lead + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with leaded
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Questions about saying leaded
How do you pronounce leaded?
Say LED-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaded?
Leaded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED). Broken into parts: LED · id.
Do Americans and Brits say leaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.