How to pronounce levers
Say it like LEV-erz. Levers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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US American/ˈlɛvɚz/LEV-erz
UK British/ˈlɛvəz/LEV-uz
- LEV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of levers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEV-uz.
What does levers mean?
noun
- plural of lever How to pronounce lever
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lever How to pronounce lever
Questions about saying levers
How do you pronounce levers?
Say LEV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levers?
Levers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · erz.
Is levers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɛvəz/ (LEV-uz).