lead
LEED
leed
/ˈlid/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lead” is spelled “leed”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ee | d |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /i/ | /d/ |
English writes “lead” with
4 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“leed” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “lead”
needreadmarriedworriedfeedspeedindeedagreedburiedproceed
“lead” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lead”?
“lead” is pronounced LEED — IPA /ˈlid/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “leed”.
How many syllables are in “lead”?
“lead” has 1 syllable: LEED (the capitalized syllable is stressed).