bread-and-butter letter

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What does bread-and-butter letter mean?

A short, handwritten communication to thank someone who has recently provided the writer with hospitality, usually dinner or an overnight visit.

How to pronounce bread-and-butter letter

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bread-and-butter letter”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bread-and-butter letter”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “bread-and-butter letter” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.