Learn How to Pronounce leviathan
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
leviathan
Definition:
(nou) the largest or most massive thing of its kind (nou) monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament
Phonetic Transcription:
lɪˈvaɪəθən
Learn more about:leviathan
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: leviathan
Learn Individual Sounds
Break leviathan down into individual sounds such as lɪˈvaɪəθən. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say leviathan in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say leviathan in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with leviathan.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of leviathan pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "le-VI-a-than" /lɪˈvaɪ.ə.θən/. The correct stress is on the third syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "va" as in "va" in "van."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "leviathan" with a short "i," saying "lev-EE-a-than" /lɛˈvaɪ.ə.θən/. The "i" should be pronounced as a schwa /ə/. Tip: Focus on the relaxed sound in the second syllable.
- Missing the "th" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "leviathan" without the "th" sound, saying "levi-ahn" /lɛˈvaɪ.ən/. This alters the word significantly. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners stress every syllable equally, leading to "levi-a-than" /lɛˈvaɪ.ə.θən/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Focus on the primary stress on "va," allowing the other syllables to be lighter.
- Confusing the final syllable: Some might pronounce the last syllable as "than," leading to "leviathan" sounding like "leviathen" /lɛˈvaɪ.ə.θɛn/. The correct pronunciation ends with "thən." Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "th" softly, not as "t."