How Do You Spell LETTERED?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛtəd] (IPA)

The word "lettered" is spelled with two syllables and the pronunciation is /ˈlɛtərd/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound followed by a "t" sound. The second syllable contains a long "e" sound and ends with the "rd" sound. This word can refer to having letters, as in a lettered sign, or to having knowledge or education, as in a well-lettered scholar. It's important to spell "lettered" correctly to avoid confusion with other similar words like "littered" or "leathered".

LETTERED Meaning and Definition

1. Lettered is an adjective that describes someone who is educated or knowledgeable in a particular field, often denoting a high level of literacy and intellectual capacity. A lettered individual possesses a wide range of knowledge and expertise in one or more areas, often acquired through extensive reading, formal education, and intellectual pursuits. This term originated from the historical association of learning and knowledge with the written word, particularly in the form of letters and books.

   Being lettered entails proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding various texts, whether they are academic, literary, philosophical, or scientific. It implies having a deep understanding of language and the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively. Moreover, a lettered person is familiar with the cultural and intellectual traditions associated with their chosen field of expertise.

   The term "lettered" can also refer to an individual who has earned a specific academic degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher. In this context, it denotes that the person has completed formal education and possesses the skills and knowledge necessary in their chosen field.

   Overall, lettered individuals are recognized for their intellectual capacity, academic achievements, and deep understanding of the written word, making them valuable contributors to various fields of study and society as a whole.

2. Educated.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for LETTERED *

• letterd 75%
• letteres 25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for LETTERED

• retiered
• lettert
• letere
• letterand
• reitered
• deteered
• lechered
• tettered
• tetered
• lettrer
• peetered
• litered
• letterto
• bluttered
• latered
• detered
• plattered
• slottered
• leanered
• sluttered
• lotterey
• cetered
• lettere
• gattered
• letterr
• mettered
• letterof
• lewered
• lettures
• dettered
• litterd
• letted
• netered
• littlered
• betteered
• etered
• letterred
• lettereds
• lettred
• lattered
• detterged
• Flettered
• letteure
• blettred
• lettersedt
• letterid
• Latthred
• Lottaire
• lettpres
• Tetteryl
• Retteped
• Lefteed
• Letteral
• rettured

Etymology of LETTERED

The word "lettered" originated from the Middle English term "lettrid", which came from the Old French word "lettré". It ultimately finds its roots in the Latin word "litteratus", which means "educated" or "learned". The Latin term is derived from "littera", meaning "letter" or "alphabet". This evolution reflects the connection between literacy and knowledge in various languages over time.

Similar spelling words for LETTERED

• leatherette,
• Clattered,
• leotards,
• uttered,
• Glittered,
• littered,
• Lectured,
• letarte,
• Loitered,
• leathered,
• letterhead,
• leotard,
• Bettered,
• cluttered,
• fluttered.

Conjugate verb Lettered

CONDITIONAL

I would letter

we would letter

you would letter

he/she/it would letter

they would letter

FUTURE

I will letter

we will letter

you will letter

he/she/it will letter

they will letter

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lettered

we will have lettered

you will have lettered

he/she/it will have lettered

they will have lettered

PAST

I lettered

we lettered

you lettered

he/she/it lettered

they lettered

PAST PERFECT

I had lettered

we had lettered

you had lettered

he/she/it had lettered

they had lettered

PRESENT

I letter

we letter

you letter

he/she/it letters

they letter

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lettered

we have lettered

you have lettered

he/she/it has lettered

they have lettered

I am lettering

we are lettering

you are lettering

he/she/it is lettering

they are lettering

I was lettering

we were lettering

you were lettering

he/she/it was lettering

they were lettering

I will be lettering

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I have been lettering

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I had been lettering

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he/she/it had been lettering

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I will have been lettering

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he/she/it will have been lettering

they will have been lettering

I would have lettered

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you would have lettered

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I would be lettering

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you would be lettering

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I would have been lettering

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you would have been lettering

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they would have been lettering