How to Pronounce "lead in"
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
LED-in, LEED-in
lɛd/ /ˈɪn
LED-in
Definition
A 'lead in' is something that introduces, prepares, or sets the stage for the main part of something, such as a speech, song, story, or TV segment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
lɛd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LED-in, LEED-in
UK
LED-in
Listen in Context
The teacher gave a short lead in before starting the lesson.
There was some lead in music before the show began.
He used a funny story as a lead in to his speech.
Do you have a good lead in for your presentation?