How to pronounce ringleader
Say it like RING-lee-der. Ringleader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- lee
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringleader pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ringleader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RING-lee-duh.
What does ringleader mean?
- A leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group.
- A person who starts and leads a disturbance (such as a riot), a conspiracy, or a criminal gang.“The police arrested the ringleaders of the smuggling operation.”
Where does ringleader come from?
From ring + leader.
Questions about saying ringleader
How do you pronounce ringleader?
Say RING-lee-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋˌlidɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋˌliːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringleader?
Ringleader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · lee · der.
Is ringleader pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɪŋˌliːdə/ (RING-lee-duh).