How to Pronounce "take the lead"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid
TAYK thuh LEED or LED
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /lɛd
TAYK thuh LED
Definition
To go ahead of others, especially by becoming the leader or being the first to do something. Often used when someone starts leading in a competition or takes charge in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /lɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh LEED or LED
UK
TAYK thuh LED
Listen in Context
You should take the lead if no one else wants to go first.
Our team will take the lead in the last round of the game.
Sarah always likes to take the lead in group projects.
If you want something done right, sometimes you just have to take the lead.