To pronounce "leadbelly", say LEADB-elly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
leadbelly
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LEADB-elly
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"leadbelly" has 2 syllables: leadb-elly. It rhymes with redbelly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Leadbelly" has 2 syllables: leadb · elly.
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