How to pronounce leads
Say it like LEEDZ. Leads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leads
American and British speakers say leads in essentially the same way: /lidz/ in the US and /liːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEDZ.
What does leads mean?
- plural of lead How to pronounce lead
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lead How to pronounce lead
Words that rhyme with leads
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leads.
Questions about saying leads
How do you pronounce leads?
Say LEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /lidz/. In British English it is /liːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leads?
Leads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say leads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lidz/ and the British form is /liːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.