Pronunciation
How to pronounce “red”
“red” is pronounced /ɹɛd/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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red
/ɹɛd/
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'red' is one beat: /ɹɛd/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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