How to Pronounce “lever”
word
/ˈɫɛvɝ/
LEV-ur
/lˈiːvɐ/
LEE-vuh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛvɝ/
British English
/lˈiːvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEV-ur
UK
LEE-vuh
Listen in Context
The machine has a red lever for stopping it.
In business, cash flow can be a powerful lever for growth.
Just pull that lever and the door will open.
They used the new law as a lever to push for change.