How to pronounce levant
Say it like luh-VANT. Levant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VANT).
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US American/ləˈvænt/luh-VANT
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- luh
- VANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does levant mean?
noun
- A disappearing or absconding after losing a bet.
- To abscond or run away, especially to avoid paying money or debts.
- Rising, of an animal.
- Rising or having risen from rest; said of cattle.
- Eastern.
Where does levant come from?
Transferral use of Levant, from French levant.
Words that rhyme with levant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of levant.
Questions about saying levant
How do you pronounce levant?
Say luh-VANT. The American pronunciation is /ləˈvænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levant?
Levant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VANT). Broken into parts: luh · VANT.