How to pronounce leveret
Say it like LEV-uh-rit. Leveret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- uh
- rit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leveret 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.
- ritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leveret
American and British speakers say leveret in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvərɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɛvərɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-uh-rit.
What does leveret mean?
- A young hare less than one year old.
Where does leveret come from?
From Middle English leveret(te), from Old French leveret, diminutive of lievre (“hare”), from Latin leporem, of obscure origin.
Questions about saying leveret
How do you pronounce leveret?
Say LEV-uh-rit. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvərɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvərɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leveret?
Leveret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · uh · rit.
Do Americans and Brits say leveret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvərɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvərɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.