How to pronounce lever
lever
/ˈlevər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈliːvər/.
Lever, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /v/as in very | Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
More words with the /v/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- vase/veɪs/
- vignette/vɪnˈjet/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- vague/veɪg/
- stephen/ˈstiːvən/
- vaughan/vɔːn/
- yves/iːv/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce lever?
Lever is pronounced /ˈlevər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈliːvər/, is also used.
How many syllables are in lever?
Lever has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in lever?
The first syllable: /ˈlevər/.