How do you pronounce "leading"?

In American English: /ˈliːdɪŋ/ (LEED-ing). In British English: /lˈiːdɪŋ/ (L-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈliːdɪŋ/ (LEED-ing). In Australian English: /lˈiːdɪŋ/ (L-eed).

Is "leading" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːdɪŋ/ (LEED-ing), while in British English it's /lˈiːdɪŋ/ (L-eed).

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leading

/ˈliːdɪŋ/

LEED-ing

Syllable Breakdown

liːdlead·ɪŋing

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