lever
nounHow many syllables in lever?
There are 2 syllables in the word lever.How to pronounce lever:
Definition of lever:
- lever (noun):
- a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum.
- a bar used for prying or dislodging something
- a rigid bar that turns on a fixed support (fulcrum) to transfer effort and motion, for instance to move a load
Synonyms for lever:
bar
cant dog
compound lever
control stick
crowbar
dog hook
foot lever
foot pedal
fulcrum
gun trigger
hand throttle
handle
handspike
jemmy
joystick
key
lever tumbler
peavey
peavy
pedal
pinch bar
pry
pry bar
rocker arm
spark lever
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Antonyms for lever:
abandon
attach
close
combine
condemn
connect
decline
decrease
demote
denounce
depress
destroy
discourage
dissuade
drop
fall
fix
hide
hurt
join
keep
leave alone
lessen
lower
neglect
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Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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