How to pronounce leathers
Say it like LETH-erz. Leathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH).
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US American/ˈlɛðɚz/LETH-erz
UK British/ˈlɛðəz/LETH-uz
- LETH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leathers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leathers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LETH-uz.
What does leathers mean?
noun
- plural of leather How to pronounce leather
- third-person singular simple present indicative of leather How to pronounce leather
Questions about saying leathers
How do you pronounce leathers?
Say LETH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leathers?
Leathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH). Broken into parts: LETH · erz.
Is leathers 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 /ˈlɛðəz/ (LETH-uz).