How to Pronounce Levees

To pronounce "levees", say LEV-ees — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

LEV-ees

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💡 Tip for remembering “levees”

"levees" has 2 syllables: lev-ees. It rhymes with levies and heavies, if that helps it stick.

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

What does levees mean?

noun

  1. An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
  2. The steep bank of a river.

noun

  1. The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
  2. A reception of visitors held after getting up.

Synonyms

dikefloodwall

Words that rhyme with levees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leviesheaviesbeviesbrevischevies

Related words

dykedamdikedamsdikesditchesdocksdykes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "levees"?▾

"Levees" has 2 syllables: lev · ees.

What does "levees" mean?▾

Levees: An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

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