01 Word definition

lectern

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is LECTERN a word?

Yes. LECTERN is a 7-letter noun. desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LECTERN?

L-E-C-T-E-R-N

LECTERN contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer

Synonyms
reading desk
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends12points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LECTERN spelled?

L1E2C3T4E5R6N7
Starts withLECFirst 3 letters
Ends withERNLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

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About LECTERN.

How do you spell LECTERN?

LECTERN is spelled L-E-C-T-E-R-N. It contains 7 letters.