How to pronounce lettuce
Say it like LET-us. Lettuce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lettuce 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lettuce
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LET-is.
What does lettuce mean?
- informal terms for money
- any of various plants of the genus Lactuca
- leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa
Where does lettuce come from?
(money): Likely from the green color of US banknotes.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lettuce
How do you pronounce lettuce?
Say LET-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lettuce?
Lettuce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · us.
Is lettuce 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 /ˈlɛtɪs/ (LET-is).