How to Pronounce "lean towards"
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈtɔɹdz/, /təˈwɔɹdz
LEEN TAWRDZ, tuh-WAWRDZ
lˈiːn/ /tʊwˈɔːdz
leen tuh-WAWDZ
Definition
To prefer or favor one option, side, or possibility over others, often without making a definite decision yet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫin/ /ˈtɔɹdz/, /təˈwɔɹdz
British English
lˈiːn/ /tʊwˈɔːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEN TAWRDZ, tuh-WAWRDZ
UK
leen tuh-WAWDZ
Listen in Context
I lean towards the blue shirt.
Most people lean towards sweet foods.
She leans towards quiet places when she studies.
I’m still not sure, but I lean towards taking the earlier train.