How to pronounce leatherette
Say it like leth-uh-RET. Leatherette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- leth
- uh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leatherette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of leatherette
American and British speakers say leatherette in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/ in the US and /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: leth-uh-RET.
What does leatherette mean?
- A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather.
- A person, especially a woman, who dresses in leather or imitation leather.
Where does leatherette come from?
From leather + -ette (suffix forming nouns meaning an imitation or substitute of something); originally a trademark that has since been genericized.
Words that rhyme with leatherette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leatherette.
Questions about saying leatherette
How do you pronounce leatherette?
Say leth-uh-RET. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/. In British English it is /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leatherette?
Leatherette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: leth · uh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say leatherette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/ and the British form is /ˌlɛðəˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.