How to Pronounce Lettuce

To pronounce "lettuce", say LETT-uc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛtəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɛtəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lettuce”

"lettuce" has 3 syllables: lett-uc-e. It rhymes with metis and lettice, if that helps it stick.

What does lettuce mean?

noun

  1. An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves.
  2. The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.

    “I’ll have a ham sandwich with lettuce and tomato.”

Synonyms

cabbagegreenbacksleepwort

Words that rhyme with lettuce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

metisletticebretticebettisberettasgettis

Related words

romainecoscucumbercoleslawsaladdoughplanticeberg

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lettuce"?▾

"Lettuce" has 3 syllables: lett · uc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lettuce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lettuce" is /ˈlɛtəs/.

What does "lettuce" mean?▾

Lettuce: An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves.

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