How to Pronounce Leadership

To pronounce "leadership", say LEAD-ersh-ip — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈliːdəʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈliːdəʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leadership”

"leadership" has 3 syllables: lead-ersh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does leadership mean?

noun

  1. The capacity of someone to lead others.
  2. A group of leaders.

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Words that rhyme with leadership

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

leadingleaderstutelageguidancesupervisionguidingcoachingringleader

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leadership"?▾

"Leadership" has 3 syllables: lead · ersh · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "leadership"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leadership" is /ˈliːdəʃɪp/.

What does "leadership" mean?▾

Leadership: The capacity of someone to lead others.

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