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