How to Pronounce Leatherjacket

To pronounce "leatherjacket", say LEATH-erj-ack-et — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LEATH-erj-ack-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “leatherjacket”

"leatherjacket" has 4 syllables: leath-erj-ack-et.

What does leatherjacket mean?

noun

  1. The larva of some crane flies
  2. Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish

Related words

leatherjackleatherfishjumperleatherwinghellionflyblowhoppercaddisworm

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How many syllables are in "leatherjacket"?▾

"Leatherjacket" has 4 syllables: leath · erj · ack · et.

What does "leatherjacket" mean?▾

Leatherjacket: The larva of some crane flies

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