How to Pronounce Lecherous

To pronounce "lecherous", say LECH-er-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

lecherous

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying lecherous, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lecherous”

"lecherous" has 3 syllables: lech-er-ous. It rhymes with treacherous, if that helps it stick.

What does lecherous mean?

adjective

  1. Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

Hear “lecherous” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with lecherous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

treacherous

Related words

sexysatyricdebaucherousoverlicentiousoverlewdlustiousdebauchedoverlascivious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lecherous"?▾

"Lecherous" has 3 syllables: lech · er · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "lecherous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lecherous" is /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/.

What does "lecherous" mean?▾

Lecherous: Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “lecherous” in the full dictionary →