How to pronounce leadoff
Say it like LEE-dawf. Leadoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- dawf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leadoff 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.
- dawfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of leadoff
American and British speakers say leadoff in essentially the same way: /ˈliˌdɔf/ in the US and /ˈliːˌdɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-dof.
What does leadoff mean?
- Alternative spelling of lead off.
- Beginning something by leading the way, e.g. being the first batter in an inning“The leadoff batter began the inning with a double, setting a good example for the following players.”
Questions about saying leadoff
How do you pronounce leadoff?
Say LEE-dawf. The American pronunciation is /ˈliˌdɔf/. In British English it is /ˈliːˌdɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leadoff?
Leadoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · dawf.
Do Americans and Brits say leadoff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliˌdɔf/ and the British form is /ˈliːˌdɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.