How to Pronounce "lever"
word
/ˈɫɛvɝ/
LEV-ur
/lˈiːvɐ/
LEE-vuh
Definition
A lever is a simple machine—a long bar or rod—that you push or pull to lift or move something heavy. It can also refer, figuratively, to something used to gain a strategic advantage or control a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛvɝ/
British English
/lˈiːvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEV-ur
UK
LEE-vuh
Listen in Context
He used a lever to lift the heavy rock.
You can open the lid with a lever.
The machine has a red lever for stopping it.
In business, cash flow can be a powerful lever for growth.