How to Pronounce Blackletter

To pronounce "blackletter", say BLACKL-ett-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

BLACKL-ett-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “blackletter”

"blackletter" has 3 syllables: blackl-ett-er.

What does blackletter mean?

noun

  1. A Northern European style of type, with contrasting thick-and-thin, angular strokes forming upright letterforms, and usually set with a dark typographic colour on the page.
  2. Text set in black-letter type.

Synonyms

gothic

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blackletter"?▾

"Blackletter" has 3 syllables: blackl · ett · er.

What does "blackletter" mean?▾

Blackletter: A Northern European style of type, with contrasting thick-and-thin, angular strokes forming upright letterforms, and usually set with a dark typographic colour on the page.

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