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letter

letter

Meaning of letter

a written message or a sign in writing

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈletə/
American English/ˈlɛtər/
Russian transcription[pʲɪsʲˈmo, ˈbukvə]
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letter with Russian translation

letter usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она написала письмо своей сестре.

She wrote a letter to her sister.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он оставил письмо на кухонном столе.

He left a letter on the kitchen table.

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letter belongs to the topic "Top 1000, Business Email". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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letter synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between letter / mail / note / message / note card / post

🇬🇧English
letter

the exact headword meaning; a written message or a sign in writing

A1Very Often

She wrote a letter to her friend.

Она написала письмо своему другу.

🇬🇧English

a broader term for letters and parcels sent through the postal system

A1Very Often

The mail arrived early today.

Почта пришла сегодня рано.

🇬🇧English

a short written message, usually brief and informal

A1Very Often

He left a note on the table.

Он оставил записку на столе.

🇬🇧English

any piece of information sent or communicated, not only in writing

A1Very Often

I got your message this morning.

Я получил твоё сообщение этим утром.

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🇬🇧English
note card

a small card used for writing short notes, not a synonym for a letter

A1Rarely

She wrote the address on a note card.

Она написала адрес на карточке для заметок.

🇬🇧English

British English term for mail or the postal service; can also mean to send by mail

A1Very Often

I put the letter in the post.

Я отправил письмо по почте.

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How to pronounce letter and what this word means

letter translation: письмо. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce letter

/ˈletə/

letter translation

письмо

letter examples

She wrote a letter to her sister.

letter transcription

/ˈletə/, /ˈlɛtər/

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letter meaning: what does it mean?

a written message or a sign in writing

letter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

letter is pronounced as /ˈletə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

letter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She wrote a letter to her sister. Translation: Она написала письмо своей сестре.

Is letter part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, letter (письмо) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is letter part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, letter (письмо) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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