How to pronounce leveraged
Say it like LEE-vuh-rijd. Leveraged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- vuh
- rijd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leveraged 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leveraged
American and British speakers say leveraged in essentially the same way: /ˈlivərɪdʒd/ in the US and /ˈliːvərɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-vuh-rijd.
Other ways to say leveraged
Leveraged also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEV-uh-rijd /ˈlɛvərɪdʒd/
What does leveraged mean?
- simple past and past participle of leverage How to pronounce leverage
- Operating on leverage (borrowed funds).
Questions about saying leveraged
How do you pronounce leveraged?
Say LEE-vuh-rijd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlivərɪdʒd/. In British English it is /ˈliːvərɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leveraged?
Leveraged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · vuh · rijd.
Do Americans and Brits say leveraged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlivərɪdʒd/ and the British form is /ˈliːvərɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.