How to Pronounce "leaden"
word
ˈɫɛdən
LED-uhn
lˈɛdən
LED-uhn
Definition
Leaden means made of lead, or very heavy. It can also describe something dull, gray, or lacking energy, like the sky or someone's mood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛdən
British English
lˈɛdən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LED-uhn
UK
LED-uhn
Listen in Context
The sky looked leaden before the storm.
He walked with leaden feet after the long race.
Her voice sounded leaden with sadness.
I woke up feeling leaden and tired this morning.