How to pronounce leady
Say it like LED-ee. Leady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED).
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- LED
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leady 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leady
American and British speakers say leady in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdi/ in the US and /ˈlɛdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LED-ee.
What does leady mean?
- Synonym of leaden, of or related to the metal lead.
Where does leady come from?
From Middle English leddy, ledy, ledi, equivalent to lead + -y.
Words that rhyme with leady
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leady.
Questions about saying leady
How do you pronounce leady?
Say LED-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leady?
Leady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED). Broken into parts: LED · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say leady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.