How to Pronounce Lipreading

To pronounce "lipreading", say LIPR-ead-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

LIPR-ead-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lipreading”

"lipreading" has 3 syllables: lipr-ead-ing.

What does lipreading mean?

verb

  1. To determine what a person is saying by watching how their lips move.

noun

  1. The act of reading lips.

Synonyms

speechreading

Related words

speechreadinglip-smackinglip-syncinglabraslinglippieslispeavesdropping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lipreading"?▾

"Lipreading" has 3 syllables: lipr · ead · ing.

What does "lipreading" mean?▾

Lipreading: To determine what a person is saying by watching how their lips move.

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