How to pronounce leftish
Say it like LEF-tish. Leftish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF).
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- LEF
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leftish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leftish
American and British speakers say leftish in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛftɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlɛftɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEF-tish.
What does leftish mean?
- Leaning towards the political left.
Where does leftish come from?
From left + -ish.
Questions about saying leftish
How do you pronounce leftish?
Say LEF-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛftɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛftɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leftish?
Leftish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF). Broken into parts: LEF · tish.
Do Americans and Brits say leftish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛftɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛftɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.