How to pronounce leviton
Say it like lih-VIT-un. Leviton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIT).
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- lih
- VIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leviton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leviton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lih-VIT-un.
What does leviton mean?
- The collective excitation of a single electron within an electrical conductor such as a metal or graphene.
Words that rhyme with leviton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leviton.
Questions about saying leviton
How do you pronounce leviton?
Say lih-VIT-un. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈvɪtən/. In British English it is /lɪˈvɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leviton?
Leviton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIT). Broken into parts: lih · VIT · un.
Is leviton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /lɪˈvɪtən/ (lih-VIT-un).