The spelling of the word "most leathercolored" may seem daunting at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically using IPA transcription. The word starts with the sound /m/, followed by the diphthong /oʊ/ for the "o" sound. The next syllable begins with /st/ and the vowel sound /lɛ/. The final syllable begins with a glottal stop /ʔ/ before the consonant blend /ðr/ and the vowel sound /kʌl/ for "colored." Altogether, the pronunciation is /moʊst ˈlɛðər-kʌlərd/.