How to pronounce leatherjacket
Say it like LETH-er-jak-it. Leatherjacket has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH).
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- LETH
- er
- jak
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leatherjacket 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.
- jakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leatherjacket
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LETH-uh-jak-it.
What does leatherjacket mean?
- The larva of certain crane flies.
- Any of several brightly colored tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish.
- Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack.
Where does leatherjacket come from?
From leather + jacket.
Questions about saying leatherjacket
How do you pronounce leatherjacket?
Say LETH-er-jak-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛðɚdʒækɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɛðədʒækɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leatherjacket?
Leatherjacket has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH). Broken into parts: LETH · er · jak · it.
Is leatherjacket 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 /ˈlɛðədʒækɪt/ (LETH-uh-jak-it).