How to Pronounce "in the lead"
expression
IN thuh LEED
IN thuh LED
Definition
To be ahead of others in a competition, race, or situation; to be winning or in the top position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh LEED
UK
IN thuh LED
Listen in Context
She is in the lead of the race.
Our team is in the lead at halftime.
He wants to be in the lead at the end of the game.
After that last goal, they’re finally in the lead!