How to Pronounce "leading light"
expression
ˈɫidɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪt
LEE-ding LYTE
ˈliːdɪŋ/ /lˈaɪt
LEE-ding LYTE
Definition
A 'leading light' is someone who is important, influential, or highly respected in a particular field or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫidɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪt
British English
ˈliːdɪŋ/ /lˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-ding LYTE
UK
LEE-ding LYTE
Listen in Context
She is the leading light of the design team.
Many people see him as a leading light in education.
This city has always produced a leading light in science.
After that discovery, she became a real leading light in medical research.