How to pronounce unleaded
Say it like un-LED-id. Unleaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LED).
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- un
- LED
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unleaded 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unleaded
American and British speakers say unleaded in essentially the same way: /ənˈlɛdɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈlɛdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-LED-ud.
What does unleaded mean?
- Without lead.
- Containing no more than 0.05 grams of lead per gallon.
- Decaffeinated.
- past of unlead How to pronounce unlead
- An unleaded fuel.
- Decaffeinated coffee.
- Low-alcohol beer.
Where does unleaded come from?
From un- + leaded. The US standard of identity comes from 40 CFR §79.32.
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Words that rhyme with unleaded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unleaded.
Questions about saying unleaded
How do you pronounce unleaded?
Say un-LED-id. The American pronunciation is /ənˈlɛdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈlɛdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unleaded?
Unleaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LED). Broken into parts: un · LED · id.
Do Americans and Brits say unleaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈlɛdɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈlɛdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.