# levee, levy

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈlɛvi/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### levee
*/ˈlɛvi/*
An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.

### levy
*/ˈlɛ.vi/*
To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/levee