How to Pronounce "lead into"
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LED-IN-too, LEED-IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
lɛd/ /ˈɪntʊ
LED-IN-tuh, LED-IN-tuh
Definition
To introduce something or cause one thing to move smoothly into the next, such as starting a new topic, situation, or place. It can also mean causing something to result in another thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
lɛd/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LED-IN-too, LEED-IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
LED-IN-tuh, LED-IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The movie's opening scene leads into the main story.
This path leads into the forest.
His question led into a deep discussion.
Let me lead into my next point with a quick story.