How to Pronounce Leaven

To pronounce "leaven", say LEAV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛv.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈlɛv.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leaven”

"leaven" has 2 syllables: leav-en. It rhymes with heaven and eleven, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: levan — easy to mix up when writing.

What does leaven mean?

noun

Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
Anything that makes a general assimilating change in the mass.

verb

To add a leavening agent.
To cause to rise by fermentation.

Synonyms

leavening agent raising agent

Words that rhyme with leaven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heaven eleven seven devon beven bevan chevon evon previn estefan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leaven"?▾

"Leaven" has 2 syllables: leav · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "leaven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leaven" is /ˈlɛv.ən/.

What does "leaven" mean?▾

Leaven: Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

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