How to pronounce "levy"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "levy"

Learn how to break down "levy" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈlɛ.vi/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

L EH1 V IY0
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Pronunciation Tips:

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  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "levy"

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛ.vi/

Noun

  • The act of levying.
  • The tax, property or people so levied.

Verb

  • To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
    Example: "to levy a tax"
  • To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.
  • To draft someone into military service.
  • To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription. etc.
  • To wage war.
  • To raise, as a siege.
  • To erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up.
    Example: "to levy a mill, dike, ditch, a nuisance, etc."
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛ.vi/

Noun

  • The Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar, valued at elevenpence when the dollar was rated at seven shillings and sixpence.

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