How to Pronounce "Red"

Pronunciation Guide

The word red is pronounced as:

/rɛd/

Breakdown:

• /r/ – a voiced alveolar approximant (like a soft rolling 'r')
• /ɛ/ – an open-mid front unrounded vowel (as in "bed", "head")
• /d/ – a voiced alveolar stop (tongue taps the roof of the mouth)

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Example Sentences

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Tips for Clear Pronunciation

• Avoid pronouncing it like "read" (present tense) – that’s /riːd/.
• Keep your mouth relaxed for the /ɛ/ sound—don’t make it too long or too short.
• Don’t drop the final /d/; it’s clearly pronounced in standard English.