How to pronounce newsletter
Say it like NOOZ-let-er. Newsletter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- let
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsletter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- letGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of newsletter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYOOZ-let-uh.
What does newsletter mean?
- report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group
Where does newsletter come from?
From news + letter.
Questions about saying newsletter
How do you pronounce newsletter?
Say NOOZ-let-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌlɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsletter?
Newsletter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · let · er.
Is newsletter 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 /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ (NYOOZ-let-uh).