How to Pronounce "cleaver"
word
/ˈkɫivɝ/
KLEE-ver
/klˈiːvɐ/
KLEE-vuh
Definition
A cleaver is a large, heavy knife with a broad blade, mainly used for cutting meat and chopping bones.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɫivɝ/
British English
/klˈiːvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEE-ver
UK
KLEE-vuh
Listen in Context
The butcher uses a cleaver to cut through bones.
A cleaver is very sharp and heavy.
She bought a new cleaver for her kitchen.
He raised the cleaver and chopped the meat in one blow.