How to Pronounce Lead-in

To pronounce "lead-in", say LEAD-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LEAD-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “lead-in”

"lead-in" has 2 syllables: lead-in. It rhymes with armageddon and leaden, if that helps it stick.

What does lead-in mean?

noun

  1. An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.

    “After the long lead-in, the climax of the story was a disappointment.”

  2. A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.

Synonyms

prefaceprologuekicker

Words that rhyme with lead-in

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

armageddonleadendeadenthreadenleddenledenbreaden

Related words

leadpreliminaryintroductoryinitialprimaryinputinletpreluding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lead-in"?▾

"Lead-in" has 2 syllables: lead · in.

What does "lead-in" mean?▾

Lead-in: An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.

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