How to pronounce lipread
Say it like LIP-reed. Lipread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP).
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- LIP
- reed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipread pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lipread
American and British speakers say lipread in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪprid/ in the US and /ˈlɪprid/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIP-reed.
What does lipread mean?
- To determine a person's speech by watching the movement of their lips.
Where does lipread come from?
From lip + read.
Questions about saying lipread
How do you pronounce lipread?
Say LIP-reed. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪprid/. In British English it is /ˈlɪprid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipread?
Lipread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP). Broken into parts: LIP · reed.
Do Americans and Brits say lipread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪprid/ and the British form is /ˈlɪprid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.