How to pronounce lech
Say it like LEK. Lech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lech
American and British speakers say lech in essentially the same way: /lɛk/ in the US and /lɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK.
What does lech mean?
- A strong, lecherous desire or craving.
- A lecher.
- The capstone of a cromlech.
- To behave lecherously.
Where does lech come from?
Back-formation from lecher.
Words that rhyme with lech
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lech.
Questions about saying lech
How do you pronounce lech?
Say LEK. The American pronunciation is /lɛk/. In British English it is /lɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lech?
Lech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEK.
Do Americans and Brits say lech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛk/ and the British form is /lɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.