letter

/ˈlɛtər/
Syllables let·ter
Stress LET-ter

Phonics Breakdown

let
/lɛt/
short e
ter
/ər/
schwa

Meaning

a written or printed message; a character of the alphabet

Sound Reference

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let=/lɛt/(let) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

I wrote a letter to my friend.