How to pronounce leftovers
Say it like LEF-toh-verz. Leftovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF).
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- LEF
- toh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leftovers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leftovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEF-toh-vuz.
What does leftovers mean?
- plural of leftover How to pronounce leftover“I had leftovers from yesterday for dinner tonight.”
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Questions about saying leftovers
How do you pronounce leftovers?
Say LEF-toh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛfˌtoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛfˌtəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leftovers?
Leftovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF). Broken into parts: LEF · toh · verz.
Is leftovers 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 /ˈlɛfˌtəʊvəz/ (LEF-toh-vuz).