How to pronounce leben
Say it like LEB-un. Leben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEB).
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- LEB
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leben pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leben
American and British speakers say leben in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛbən/ in the US and /ˈlɛbən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEB-un.
What does leben mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of leven, variant of eleven.
Words that rhyme with leben
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leben.
Questions about saying leben
How do you pronounce leben?
Say LEB-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛbən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leben?
Leben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEB). Broken into parts: LEB · un.
Do Americans and Brits say leben the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛbən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛbən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.