How to pronounce leaderless
Say it like LEE-der-lus. Leaderless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- der
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaderless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leaderless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-duh-lus.
What does leaderless mean?
- Without a person providing direction.
- Without a thing serving as leader.
Where does leaderless come from?
From leader + -less.
Questions about saying leaderless
How do you pronounce leaderless?
Say LEE-der-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈliːdələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaderless?
Leaderless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · der · lus.
Is leaderless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈliːdələs/ (LEE-duh-lus).