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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lead-in

/ˈliːdɪn/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.20 in modern English

Syllables
lead--in
IPA
/ˈliːdɪn/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.

noun

A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.

noun

A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from lead in.

Inflected Forms

lead-ins (plural)

Synonyms

preface prologue kicker lead lede

Questions

How do you pronounce lead-in?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈliːdɪn/.
What does lead-in mean?
An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
Where does lead-in come from?
Deverbal from lead in.

How to pronounce lead-in

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