How to pronounce levy
Say it like LEV-ee. Levy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of levy
American and British speakers say levy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvi/ in the US and /ˈlɛvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-ee.
Other ways to say levy
Levy also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LEE-vee /ˈlivi/
What does levy mean?
- impose and collect“levy a fine”
- cause to assemble or enlist in the military“raise an army”“recruit new soldiers”
- a charge imposed and collected
- the act of drafting into military service
Where does levy come from?
lever (“to raise”), from Latin lēvāre (“to raise, lift”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with levy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of levy.
Words that sound like levy
Questions about saying levy
How do you pronounce levy?
Say LEV-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levy?
Levy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say levy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as levy?
Levy sounds the same as levee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.