leading

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

Syllables lead·ing

Stress LEAD-ing

Phonics Breakdown

lead

/liːd/

long e

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

most important; in charge; guiding others

Sound Reference

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lead=/liːd/(lead, read) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She works for a leading technology company.