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read
/riːd/
Short answer
The English word read is pronounced /riːd/. It is spelled R-E-A-D and has 4 letters. The -ing form is reading and the past form is read.
Example sentence
We read books.
The past form is also read, but it sounds like red.
Key facts
- English
- read
- Pronunciation
- /riːd/
- -ing form
- reading
- Past form
- read
- Spelling
- R-E-A-D
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Action Verbs for Kids: Common English Verbs
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How do you pronounce read?
Read is pronounced /riːd/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell read?
Read is spelled R-E-A-D. It has 4 letters.
What is the past form of read?
The past form of read is read. The -ing form is reading.
How do you use read in a sentence?
For example: We read books.
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