How to pronounce lettered
Say it like LET-erd. Lettered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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US American/ˈlɛtɚd/LET-erd
UK British/ˈlɛtəd/LET-ud
- LET
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lettered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lettered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LET-ud.
What does lettered mean?
adjective
- Marked with letters.
- Literate (able to read writing in letters).
- Educated, especially having an academic degree.
- simple past and past participle of letter How to pronounce letter
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Questions about saying lettered
How do you pronounce lettered?
Say LET-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lettered?
Lettered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · erd.
Is lettered 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 /ˈlɛtəd/ (LET-ud).