How to Pronounce "leave over"
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LEEV-OH-ver
lˈiːv/ /ˈəʊvɐ
leev-OH-vuh
Definition
To not use or eat all of something, so that a part remains for later. Often used for food, money, or other items that are not finished.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
lˈiːv/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV-OH-ver
UK
leev-OH-vuh
Listen in Context
We always leave over some pizza for lunch the next day.
If there is money left over, we will use it for dessert.
Please don't leave over any trash in the classroom.
There was so much food at dinner that a lot was left over.