How to pronounce letterhead
Say it like LET-er-hed. Letterhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- er
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letterhead 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of letterhead
- 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-uh-hed.
What does letterhead mean?
- A portion of text at the top of a letter, identifying the sender and often giving their address etc., used for formal correspondence.“We need to change our letterhead to use the new logo.”
- Paper marked with a letterhead.“Internal memos do not need to be printed on letterhead.”
Where does letterhead come from?
From letter + head.
Questions about saying letterhead
How do you pronounce letterhead?
Say LET-er-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɚˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtəˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letterhead?
Letterhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · er · hed.
Is letterhead 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 /ˈlɛtəˌhɛd/ (LET-uh-hed).