How to pronounce leavy
Say it like LEE-vee. Leavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leavy 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leavy
American and British speakers say leavy in essentially the same way: /ˈlivi/ in the US and /ˈliːvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-vee.
What does leavy mean?
- Alternative form of leafy.
Words that rhyme with leavy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leavy.
Words that sound like leavy
Questions about saying leavy
How do you pronounce leavy?
Say LEE-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlivi/. In British English it is /ˈliːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leavy?
Leavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say leavy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlivi/ and the British form is /ˈliːvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as leavy?
Leavy sounds the same as levy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.