How to pronounce leatherman
Say it like LETH-er-mun. Leatherman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH).
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- LETH
- er
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leatherman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leatherman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LETH-uh-mun.
What does leatherman mean?
- A member of a homosexual male subculture that grew out of male-only motorcycle clubs formed by homosexual veterans returning from World War II, stressing masculinity in contradiction to androgynous and effeminate gay stereotypes, characterized by a fetish for leather gear and clothing, a sense of hi
- A multitool, usually with a plier head as the central implement, that has an array of other implements such as knives, screwdrivers, can openers, files, saws, and so on.
Where does leatherman come from?
From leather + man. In the gay subculture sense, since the mid-twentieth century.
Questions about saying leatherman
How do you pronounce leatherman?
Say LETH-er-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛðɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛðəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leatherman?
Leatherman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH). Broken into parts: LETH · er · mun.
Is leatherman 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 /ˈlɛðəmən/ (LETH-uh-mun).