How to pronounce letterpress
Say it like LET-er-pres. Letterpress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- er
- pres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letterpress 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.
- presGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of letterpress
- 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-pres.
What does letterpress mean?
- The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
- Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.
- A machine used for such printing.
Where does letterpress come from?
From letter + press.
Questions about saying letterpress
How do you pronounce letterpress?
Say LET-er-pres. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɚˌprɛs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtəˌprɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letterpress?
Letterpress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · er · pres.
Is letterpress 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 /ˈlɛtəˌprɛs/ (LET-uh-pres).