How to pronounce licit
Say it like LIS-it. Licit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Licit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of licit
American and British speakers say licit in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪsɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS-it.
What does licit mean?
- Unforbidden; permitted.
- Explicitly established or constituted by law.
Where does licit come from?
From Latin licitus (“lawful”), perfect participle of licet (“[it] is permitted”, impersonal verb).
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Questions about saying licit
How do you pronounce licit?
Say LIS-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in licit?
Licit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · it.
Do Americans and Brits say licit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪsɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.