How to Pronounce "ringleader"
word
ˈɹɪŋˌɫidɝ
RING-lee-der
ɹˈɪŋɡliːdɐ
RING-lee-duh
Definition
A ringleader is the main person who organizes or leads a group, especially one involved in illegal or bad activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋˌɫidɝ
British English
ɹˈɪŋɡliːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING-lee-der
UK
RING-lee-duh
Listen in Context
The police arrested the ringleader of the gang.
He was the ringleader in the classroom prank.
The ringleader planned everything carefully.
She acted innocent, but everyone knew she was the ringleader.