How to Pronounce Leatherback

To pronounce "leatherback", say LEATH-erb-ack — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛ.ðɚ.bæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈlɛ.ðɚ.bæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leatherback”

"leatherback" has 3 syllables: leath-erb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does leatherback mean?

noun

  1. A large sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, with a leathery back.

Words that rhyme with leatherback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

turtlespeciesturtleslutedermochelidtrunkbackluth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leatherback"?▾

"Leatherback" has 3 syllables: leath · erb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "leatherback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leatherback" is /ˈlɛ.ðɚ.bæk/.

What does "leatherback" mean?▾

Leatherback: A large sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, with a leathery back.

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