How to pronounce letters
Say it like LET-erz. Letters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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US American/ˈlɛtɚz/LET-erz
UK British/ˈlɛtəz/LET-uz
- LET
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of letters
- 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-uz.
What does letters mean?
noun
- the literary culture“this book shows American letters at its best”
- scholarly attainment“he is a man of letters”
Questions about saying letters
How do you pronounce letters?
Say LET-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letters?
Letters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · erz.
Is letters 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 /ˈlɛtəz/ (LET-uz).