How to Pronounce "can i leave a message"
expression
KAN-eye-LEEV-uh-MESS-ij
KAN-eye-LEEV-uh-MESS-ij
Definition
A polite question asking if you can give a message to someone when the person you want to talk to is not available.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ
British English
kˈæn/ /ˈaɪ/ /lˈiːv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-eye-LEEV-uh-MESS-ij
UK
KAN-eye-LEEV-uh-MESS-ij
Listen in Context
Can I leave a message for Mr. Wilson?
Sorry, he is not here. Can I leave a message?
Can I leave a message with you if she's busy?
Hi, can I leave a message for her to call me back?