How to pronounce leaver
Say it like LEE-ver. Leaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-vuh.
What does leaver mean?
- One who leaves.“This year's school leavers have excellent grades.”
- Alternative letter-case form of Leaver.
- Synonym of schoolie (“a senior student”).
Where does leaver come from?
From leave + -er.
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Words that rhyme with leaver
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Words that sound like leaver
Questions about saying leaver
How do you pronounce leaver?
Say LEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈlivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈliːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaver?
Leaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · ver.
Is leaver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈliːvə/ (LEE-vuh).
What words sound the same as leaver?
Leaver sounds the same as lever in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.