How to Pronounce "lean toward doing"
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd/ /ˈduɪŋ
LEEN tor(d) DOO-ing
lˈiːn/ /tʊwˈɔːd/ /dˈuːɪŋ
leen-too-AWD DOO-ing
Definition
To be more likely to choose or prefer to do something, often after some thought or consideration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫin/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
lˈiːn/ /tʊwˈɔːd/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEN tor(d) DOO-ing
UK
leen-too-AWD DOO-ing
Listen in Context
I lean toward doing my homework in the evening.
She leans toward doing exercises at the gym rather than at home.
Many people lean toward doing nothing on Sundays.
After much debate, the team leaned toward doing a complete redesign.