correct pronunciation

We certainly don't lead a life of luxury but we're not poor either.

• /li:d/ like in need

• 
  /led/ like in met

High levels of lead were discovered in the soil in Skagway.

• /li:d/ like in need

• 
  /led/ like in met

The new measures are intended to increase efficiency.

• /ˈɪnkriːs/ - first syllable stressed

• /ɪnˈkriːs/ - second syllable stressed

Any increase in production would be helpful.

• /ˈɪnkriːs/ - first syllable stressed

• /ɪnˈkriːs/ - second syllable stressed

All employees went on strike to protest the decision to close the factory

• /kləʊs/

• /kləʊz/

Historically, there have always been close links between France and Scotland.

• /kləʊs/

• /kləʊz/

His conduct at the meeting was inappropriate.

• /ˈkɑndʌkt/

• /kənˈdʌkt/

We seek to conduct business in an ethical manner.

• /ˈkɑndʌkt/

• /kənˈdʌkt/

The hotel grows its own produce and its wines are highly recommended.

• /ˈprɒdjuːs/

• /prəˈdʒuːs/

She's asked me to produce a report on the state of the project.

• /ˈprɒdjuːs/

• /prəˈdʒuːs/