How do you pronounce "levity"?

In American English: /ˈlɛvɪti/ (LEHV-it-ee). In British English: /lˈɛvɪti/ (L-ehv-it). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛvɪti/ (LEHV-it-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɛvɪti/ (L-ehv-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛvɪti/ (LEHV-it-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɛvɪti/ (L-ehv-it).

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levity

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/ˈlɛvɪti/

LEHV-it-ee

Syllable Breakdown

lɛvlev·ɪti·ity

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