How to pronounce ringleaders
Say it like RING-lee-derz. Ringleaders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- lee
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringleaders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ringleaders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RING-lee-duz.
What does ringleaders mean?
- plural of ringleader How to pronounce ringleader
Questions about saying ringleaders
How do you pronounce ringleaders?
Say RING-lee-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋˌlidɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋˌliːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringleaders?
Ringleaders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · lee · derz.
Is ringleaders 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 /ˈrɪŋˌliːdəz/ (RING-lee-duz).