How to pronounce lettering
Say it like LET-uh-ring. Lettering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lettering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lettering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LET-uh-ring.
What does lettering mean?
- present participle and gerund of letter How to pronounce letter
- Written text, especially when printed.“The lettering on the sign made it clear that intruders were unwelcome.”
- Designed text.“The lettering on the sign was very tidy.”
- The inking of text onto comic pages during production.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lettering
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Questions about saying lettering
How do you pronounce lettering?
Say LET-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lettering?
Lettering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · uh · ring.
Is lettering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɛtərɪŋ/ (LET-uh-ring).