How to Pronounce “read”
word
/ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/
reed (present), red (past)
/ɹiːd/
reed (present), red (past)
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/
British English
/ɹiːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
reed (present), red (past)
UK
reed (present), red (past)
Listen in Context
I read a book every night before bed.
Can you read the sign on the door?
He read the letter very carefully.
I can't read your handwriting — it's too messy!