lever

/ˈlɛvər/

Syllables le·ver

Stress LE-ver

Phonics Breakdown

le

/lɛ/

short e

ver

/vər/

er schwa

Meaning

a rigid bar used to lift, move, or turn something

Sound Reference

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le=/lɛ/(let) + ver=/vər/(never)

Example

He pulled the lever to start the machine.