How to pronounce leftwinger
Say it like LEF-twing-er. Leftwinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF).
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- LEF
- twing
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leftwinger 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.
- twingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of leftwinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEF-twing-uh.
What does leftwinger mean?
- Alternative form of left-winger.
Questions about saying leftwinger
How do you pronounce leftwinger?
Say LEF-twing-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛfˌtwɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛfˌtwɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leftwinger?
Leftwinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEF). Broken into parts: LEF · twing · er.
Is leftwinger 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 /ˈlɛfˌtwɪŋə/ (LEF-twing-uh).