How to Pronounce "lead on"
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LED-on, LEED-on
lɛd/ /ˈɒn
LED-on
Definition
To make someone believe something that is not true, especially by pretending you have romantic interest or by giving false hope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lɛd/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LED-on, LEED-on
UK
LED-on
Listen in Context
Don't lead on your friend if you aren't interested.
She felt hurt because he led her on without being serious.
It hurts when someone leads you on and then ignores you.
He kept texting her every day, but he was just leading her on.