American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'letter' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "letter" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "letter"

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Simple pronunciation
leh-der
IPA transcription
/ˈlɛ.ɾɚ/
Word frequency
745th

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What does "letter" mean?

  1. 1.a written message that you send to someone, usually by mail
  2. 2.a character used in writing or printing to represent a sound in speech, also known as part of the alphabet like A, B, C

Examples of "letter" in a sentence

  • I wrote a letter to my grandma.
  • The letter was delivered by mail.
  • I received a letter from my bank.

How common is "letter"?

Letter is the 745th most common word in English.

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