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