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How to pronounce leather
/ˈleðə/ British English
LETH·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
LEE·ther
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LETH·ə
My tip
ea is a short e, like in bed: LETH-ə.
In a sentence
I prefer shoes made of leather.
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How do you pronounce leather?
In British English, leather is pronounced /ˈleðə/. Say it like this: LETH-ə. ea is a short e, like in bed: LETH-ə.
How many syllables are in leather?
When you say it, leather has 2 syllables: LETH-ə. The strong beat is the first one, LETH.
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