How to pronounce leadlike
Say it like LED-lyke. Leadlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED).
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- LED
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leadlike 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.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of leadlike
American and British speakers say leadlike in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈlɛdlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LED-lyke.
What does leadlike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of the metal lead.
Where does leadlike come from?
From lead + -like.
Questions about saying leadlike
How do you pronounce leadlike?
Say LED-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leadlike?
Leadlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED). Broken into parts: LED · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say leadlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.