How to Pronounce "cantilever"
word
ˈkantɪliːvə
KAN-ti-lee-ver
kˈæntɪlˌiːvɐ
KAN-ti-LEE-vuh
Definition
A long, strong structure (like a beam or a support) that is fixed at one end and free at the other, often used in bridges, balconies, or some building designs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkantɪliːvə
British English
kˈæntɪlˌiːvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-ti-lee-ver
UK
KAN-ti-LEE-vuh
Listen in Context
The balcony uses a cantilever for support.
A cantilever is fixed at one end and free at the other.
Engineers used a cantilever to build the bridge.
That diving board is actually a type of cantilever.