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She has an American accent.

NGSL Rank: 357
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ˈlɛtə Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet.
    E.g. a capital letter
  • a written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger.
    E.g. he sent a letter to Mrs Falconer
  • the precise terms of a statement or requirement; the strict verbal interpretation.
    E.g. the officer in the incident got in trouble for following the letter of the law
  • literature.
    E.g. the world of letters
  • a style of typeface.
verb
  • inscribe letters or writing on.
    E.g. her name was lettered in gold
  • be awarded an emblem, in the shape of the initial letter of the name of one’s school or university, for achievement in sport.
    E.g. in high school she lettered in soccer, basketball and softball

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