How to pronounce leavening
Say it like LEV-uh-ning. Leavening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leavening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leavening
American and British speakers say leavening in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-uh-ning.
What does leavening mean?
- present participle and gerund of leaven How to pronounce leaven
- The process by which something is leavened.
- Synonym of leavening agent.
- Making light by aeration.
Questions about saying leavening
How do you pronounce leavening?
Say LEV-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leavening?
Leavening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say leavening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.