American English

How to pronounce lettering

nounB2
LEHdderihng

/ˈlɛ.ɾɚ.ɪŋ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The style and design of letters, especially letters made by hand or for signs.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The style and design of letters, especially letters made by hand or for signs.

The lettering on the shop sign was carefully painted.

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Lettering can mean both the design of letters and the letters on a sign.

Common phrases & grammar

hand lettering · sign lettering