How to pronounce lecher
Say it like LECH-er. Lecher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LECH).
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- LECH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lecher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LECHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lecher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LECH-uh.
What does lecher mean?
- To practice lewdness.
Where does lecher come from?
From Middle English lechour, from Old French lecheor (“glutton, sensualist, libertine”) , from Old French lecher, lechier, lekier, lescher (“to lick, live in gluttony or sensuality”), from Old Frankish *likkōn (“to lick”), from Proto-German
Words that rhyme with lecher
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Questions about saying lecher
How do you pronounce lecher?
Say LECH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lecher?
Lecher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LECH). Broken into parts: LECH · er.
Is lecher 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 /ˈlɛtʃə/ (LECH-uh).