How to pronounce leaders
Say it like LEE-derz. Leaders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce leaders. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LEE
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leaders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-duz.
What does leaders mean?
- the body of people who lead a group“the national leadership adopted his plan”
Words that sound like leaders
- leader's
Questions about saying leaders
How do you pronounce leaders?
Say LEE-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidɚz/. In British English it is /ˈliːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaders?
Leaders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · derz.
Is leaders 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 /ˈliːdəz/ (LEE-duz).
What words sound the same as leaders?
Leaders sounds the same as leader's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.