How to pronounce levis
Say it like LEV-is. Levis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levis 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of levis
American and British speakers say levis in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvɪs/ in the US and /ˈlɛvɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-is.
Other ways to say levis
Levis also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEE-vyze /ˈliˌvaɪz/
What does levis mean?
- a popular brand of jeans
Questions about saying levis
How do you pronounce levis?
Say LEV-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levis?
Levis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · is.
Do Americans and Brits say levis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.