How to pronounce lehr
Say it like LAIR. Lehr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lehr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lehr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAIR.
What does lehr mean?
- A long oven or kiln, often having a moving belt, used for annealing glass.
Words that rhyme with lehr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lehr.
Words that sound like lehr
Questions about saying lehr
How do you pronounce lehr?
Say LAIR. The American pronunciation is /lɛr/. In British English it is /lɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lehr?
Lehr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAIR.
Is lehr 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 /lɛə/ (LAIR).
What words sound the same as lehr?
Lehr sounds the same as lair in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.