How to Pronounce "leading"
word
/ˈɫidɪŋ/
LEE-ding
/ˈlidɪŋ/
LEE-ding
Definition
Most important, best known, or most successful in a particular field. It can also describe someone or something that is ahead of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫidɪŋ/
British English
/ˈlidɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-ding
UK
LEE-ding
Listen in Context
She works for a leading tech company.
Smoking is a leading cause of lung disease.
He got the leading role in the school play.
She’s one of the leading experts in climate science right now.