To pronounce "leatherneck", say LEATH-ern-eck — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛðənɛk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
leatherneck
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/ˈlɛðənɛk/
IPA
"leatherneck" has 3 syllables: leath-ern-eck.
noun
"Leatherneck" has 3 syllables: leath · ern · eck.
The IPA transcription of "leatherneck" is /ˈlɛðənɛk/.
Leatherneck: A soldier.
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