How to pronounce levator
Say it like lih-VAY-ter. Levator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- lih
- VAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of levator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lih-VAY-tuh.
What does levator mean?
- Any of several muscles whose contraction causes the raising of a part of the body.
- A surgical instrument (tool) for lifting things, such as bone fragments or tissue flaps.
Where does levator come from?
Borrowed from New Latin levātor (“one that lifts or raises”).
Words that rhyme with levator
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Questions about saying levator
How do you pronounce levator?
Say lih-VAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈveɪtɚ/. In British English it is /lɪˈveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levator?
Levator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: lih · VAY · ter.
Is levator 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 /lɪˈveɪtə/ (lih-VAY-tuh).