How to pronounce letterman
Say it like LET-er-mun. Letterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- er
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letterman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of letterman
- 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-mun.
What does letterman mean?
- A student who has attained a specified level of participation in a sporting or other activity, and is awarded a cloth “letter” to be affixed to an item of clothing.
Where does letterman come from?
From letter + -man.
Questions about saying letterman
How do you pronounce letterman?
Say LET-er-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letterman?
Letterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · er · mun.
Is letterman 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 /ˈlɛtəmən/ (LET-uh-mun).