How to pronounce leaderships
Say it like LEE-der-ships. Leaderships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- der
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaderships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leaderships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-duh-ships.
What does leaderships mean?
- plural of leadership How to pronounce leadership
Questions about saying leaderships
How do you pronounce leaderships?
Say LEE-der-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈliːdəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaderships?
Leaderships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · der · ships.
Is leaderships 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 /ˈliːdəˌʃɪps/ (LEE-duh-ships).