How to Pronounce "leading question"
expression
ˈɫidɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
LEE-ding KWES-chun
ˈliːdɪŋ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
LEE-ding kwes-CHUN
Definition
A leading question is a question that suggests its own answer or tries to influence the person being asked toward a particular response.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫidɪŋ/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
British English
ˈliːdɪŋ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-ding KWES-chun
UK
LEE-ding kwes-CHUN
Listen in Context
The lawyer asked a leading question in court.
Please do not use a leading question when interviewing students.
A leading question can make the answer less honest.
That's a leading question, and you know it!