How to Pronounce "pleading"
word
/ˈpɫidɪŋ/
PLEE-ding
/plˈiːdɪŋ/
PLEE-ding
Definition
The act of asking for something in a very emotional or urgent way, often with desperation; also used for formal statements in court by a lawyer or defendant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫidɪŋ/
British English
/plˈiːdɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLEE-ding
UK
PLEE-ding
Listen in Context
His pleading did not convince the teacher.
She had a pleading look in her eyes.
They ignored his pleading for help.
Despite her pleading, he walked away without saying a word.