How to pronounce levering
Say it like LEV-uh-ring. Levering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of levering
American and British speakers say levering in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-uh-ring.
What does levering mean?
- present participle and gerund of lever How to pronounce lever
Words that rhyme with levering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of levering.
Questions about saying levering
How do you pronounce levering?
Say LEV-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levering?
Levering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say levering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.