How do you pronounce "leather"?

In American English: /ˈlɛðɝ/ (LEHTH-ur). In British English: /lˈɛðə/ (L-ehth). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛðɝ/ (LEHTH-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɛðə/ (L-ehth).

Is "leather" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛðɝ/ (LEHTH-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɛðə/ (L-ehth).

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leather

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/ˈlɛðɝ/

LEHTH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lɛðlea·ɝther

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