How to Pronounce Led

To pronounce "led", say LED — one syllable, IPA /ˈlɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈlɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “led”

"led" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lead — easy to mix up when writing.

What does led mean?

verb

  1. (heading) To guide or conduct.
  2. To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.

adjective

  1. Under somebody's control or leadership.

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Words that rhyme with led

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

guidedconductedheadedoperateddiodepoweredruleddeveloped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "led"?▾

"Led" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "led"?▾

The IPA transcription of "led" is /ˈlɛd/.

What does "led" mean?▾

Led: (heading) To guide or conduct.

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