How to pronounce leatherbacks
Say it like LETH-er-baks. Leatherbacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH).
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- LETH
- er
- baks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leatherbacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- baksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of leatherbacks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LETH-uh-baks.
What does leatherbacks mean?
- plural of leatherback How to pronounce leatherback
Questions about saying leatherbacks
How do you pronounce leatherbacks?
Say LETH-er-baks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛðɚˌbæks/. In British English it is /ˈlɛðəˌbæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leatherbacks?
Leatherbacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH). Broken into parts: LETH · er · baks.
Is leatherbacks pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɛðəˌbæks/ (LETH-uh-baks).