How to pronounce leadfooted
Say it like LED-fuu-tid. Leadfooted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED).
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- LED
- fuu
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leadfooted 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.
- fuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leadfooted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LED-fuu-tid.
What does leadfooted mean?
- Clumsy.
- Driving very fast; pushing hard on a vehicle accelerator.“More than 60,000 leadfooted motorists were caught by police in the state last year.”
Where does leadfooted come from?
From lead (“a heavy metal”) + foot + -ed.
Questions about saying leadfooted
How do you pronounce leadfooted?
Say LED-fuu-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdfʊtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdfʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leadfooted?
Leadfooted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED). Broken into parts: LED · fuu · tid.
Is leadfooted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɛdfʊtɪd/ (LED-fuu-tid).