How to Pronounce Ringleader

To pronounce "ringleader", say RINGL-ead-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ringleader”

"ringleader" has 3 syllables: ringl-ead-er. It rhymes with reader and breeder, if that helps it stick.

What does ringleader mean?

noun

  1. A leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group.
  2. A person who starts and leads a disturbance (such as a riot), a conspiracy, or a criminal gang.

    “The police arrested the ringleaders of the smuggling operation.”

Words that rhyme with ringleader

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

readerbreedercedarfeederseedercederbleedercheerleaderneederreederspeeder

Related words

chiefleadershipchieftainleaderfront-runnercheerleaderheadchef

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ringleader"?▾

"Ringleader" has 3 syllables: ringl · ead · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ringleader"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ringleader" is /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/.

What does "ringleader" mean?▾

Ringleader: A leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group.

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