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Heteronym (Homograph)

Comment prononcer lead vs lead

Contraste phonétique clé

‘Lead’ (to guide) is pronounced ⁄liːd⁄; ‘lead’ (the chemical heavy metal) is pronounced ⁄lɛd⁄.

Contraste : ⁄liːd⁄ (to guide) vs ⁄lɛd⁄ (heavy metal)

lead

⁄liːd⁄

Syllabes

LEAD

Définition :

A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

lead

⁄liːd⁄

Syllabes

LEAD

Définition :

A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

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Questions fréquentes : lead vs lead

Quelle est la différence de prononciation entre "lead" et "lead" ?

‘Lead’ (to guide) is pronounced ⁄liːd⁄; ‘lead’ (the chemical heavy metal) is pronounced ⁄lɛd⁄.

Où se place l'accent tonique dans "lead" vs "lead" ?

"lead" compte 1 syllabe(s) (lead) avec accent sur "LEAD". "lead" compte 1 syllabe(s) (lead) avec accent sur "LEAD".

Pourquoi les apprenants confondent-ils souvent "lead" et "lead" ?

La confusion provient souvent de la grande proximité sonore : ⁄liːd⁄ (to guide) vs ⁄lɛd⁄ (heavy metal). En anglais oral rapide, le contexte et la durée des voyelles sont essentiels.

Quels sont des exemples de phrases pour "lead" et "lead" ?

Exemple pour "lead" : "lead on the people behind me. So we got round, and so I got my Gold. It was a team event but you know I got a Gold medal in the World Games. So after that I did the British Games" Exemple pour "lead" : "lead on the people behind me. So we got round, and so I got my Gold. It was a team event but you know I got a Gold medal in the World Games. So after that I did the British Games"