How to Pronounce "levy"
word
/ˈɫɛvi/
LEV-ee
/lˈɛvi/
LEV-ee
Definition
To officially demand and collect a tax, fee, or fine. Can also refer to the act of charging or collecting money for a specific purpose through authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛvi/
British English
/lˈɛvi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEV-ee
UK
LEV-ee
Listen in Context
The government decided to levy a new tax on sugar.
They levy fines on people who litter in the park.
The council plans to levy a fee for parking downtown.
Did they really levy another tax this year? That’s tough for small businesses.