How do you pronounce "lever"?

In American English: /ˈlɛvɝ/ (LEHV-ur). In British English: /lˈiːvə/ (L-eev). In Canadian English: /liːvər/ (LEEV-uhr). In Australian English: /lˈiːvə/ (L-eev).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛvɝ/ (LEHV-ur), while in British English it's /lˈiːvə/ (L-eev).

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lever

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/ˈlɛvɝ/

LEHV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lɛvle·ɝver

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