How to Pronounce Leather

To pronounce "leather", say LEATH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛðə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɛðə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “leather”

"leather" has 2 syllables: leath-er. It rhymes with nether and weather, if that helps it stick.

What does leather mean?

noun

  1. A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.
  2. A piece of the above used for polishing.

verb

  1. To cover with leather.
  2. To strike forcefully.

    “He leathered the ball all the way down the street.”

adjective

  1. Made of leather.
  2. Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.

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Words that rhyme with leather

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

netherweatheraltogethertogethertetherwhetherheatherbellwether

Related words

leatherycoriaceoustoughtanningfurskinhatoxhide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leather"?▾

"Leather" has 2 syllables: leath · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "leather"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leather" is /ˈlɛðə/.

What does "leather" mean?▾

Leather: A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

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