How to Pronounce "could i leave a message"
expression
KUD eye LEAVE uh MES-ij
KUD eye LEEV uh MES-ij
Definition
A polite way to ask if you can give information for someone who is not available, usually over the phone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ
British English
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /lˈiːv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD eye LEAVE uh MES-ij
UK
KUD eye LEEV uh MES-ij
Listen in Context
Could I leave a message for Ms. Lee, please?
Hello, could I leave a message for John?
I'm sorry she's not here. Could I leave a message?
If Mark's busy, could I leave a message for him to call me back?