How to Pronounce "leviathan"
word
ɫəˈvaɪəθən
luh-VY-uh-thuhn
lɛvˈaɪəθən
lev-EYE-uh-thuhn
Definition
A "leviathan" is a huge and powerful creature, often referring to a giant sea monster from biblical stories. Nowadays, it can also mean anything extremely large or powerful, like a huge organization or force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫəˈvaɪəθən
British English
lɛvˈaɪəθən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-VY-uh-thuhn
UK
lev-EYE-uh-thuhn
Listen in Context
A leviathan appears in many ancient stories.
They called the giant ship a leviathan of the sea.
The book described the government as a leviathan.
Tech giants today are the leviathans of our era.