How to pronounce leveling
Say it like LEV-uh-ling. Leveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leveling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leveling
American and British speakers say leveling in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-uh-ling.
What does leveling mean?
- present participle and gerund of level How to pronounce level
- The process of making something level.
- The process of measuring levels to establish heights and altitudes.
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Questions about saying leveling
How do you pronounce leveling?
Say LEV-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leveling?
Leveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say leveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.