How do you pronounce "level"?

In American English: /ˈlɛvəl/ (LEHV-uhl). In British English: /lˈɛvəl/ (L-ehv). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛvəl/ (LEHV-uhl). In Australian English: /lˈɛvəl/ (L-ehv).

Is "level" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛvəl/ (LEHV-uhl), while in British English it's /lˈɛvəl/ (L-ehv).

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level

/ˈlɛvəl/

LEHV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

lɛvlev·əlel

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