How to pronounce unlead
Say it like un-LED. Unlead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LED).
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- un
- LED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- LEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unlead
American and British speakers say unlead in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈlɛd/ in the US and /ʌnˈlɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-LED.
What does unlead mean?
- To take away the leaden seals from (the bales of transit goods).
Where does unlead come from?
From un- + lead.
Words that rhyme with unlead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unlead.
Questions about saying unlead
How do you pronounce unlead?
Say un-LED. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈlɛd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlead?
Unlead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LED). Broken into parts: un · LED.
Do Americans and Brits say unlead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈlɛd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈlɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.