How to Pronounce Leading

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leading”

"leading" has 2 syllables: lead-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

What does leading mean?

verb

To cover, fill, or affect with lead
“continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.”
To place leads between the lines of.
“leaded matter”

verb

(heading) To guide or conduct.
To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.

adjective

Providing guidance or direction.
“Avoid leading questions if you really want the truth.”
Ranking first.
“He is a leading supplier of plumbing supplies in the county.”

Antonyms

following lagging trailing

Words that rhyme with leading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

preceding misleading succeeding pleading proceeding receding exceeding conceding preceeding feeding speeding ceding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leading"?▾

"Leading" has 2 syllables: lead · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "leading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leading" is /ˈliːdɪŋ/.

What does "leading" mean?▾

Leading: To cover, fill, or affect with lead

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