How to Pronounce "bury the lede"
expression
BEH-ree thuh leed
BEH-ree thuh leed
Definition
To delay or hide the most important information in a story or communication, especially at the beginning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /liːd
British English
bˈɛɹi/ /ðə, ði/ /liːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEH-ree thuh leed
UK
BEH-ree thuh leed
Listen in Context
You shouldn't bury the lede when telling a big story.
The article buried the lede and only explained the main news at the end.
Don't bury the lede—start with the most important fact.
He buried the lede by waiting ten minutes to tell us he got the job.