How to pronounce leatherwood
Say it like LETH-er-wuud. Leatherwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH).
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- LETH
- er
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leatherwood 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.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of leatherwood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LETH-uh-wuud.
What does leatherwood mean?
- Any of the genus Dirca of deciduous shrubs of North America, that have leathery bark.
- A subalpine shrub or small tree found only in New Zealand, Olearia colensoi.
- Any member of the genus Cyrilla of trees and shrubs of the Americas.
Where does leatherwood come from?
From leather + wood.
Questions about saying leatherwood
How do you pronounce leatherwood?
Say LETH-er-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛðɚˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛðəˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leatherwood?
Leatherwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LETH). Broken into parts: LETH · er · wuud.
Is leatherwood 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 /ˈlɛðəˌwʊd/ (LETH-uh-wuud).