How to pronounce ligatures
Say it like LIG-uh-cherz. Ligatures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- uh
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligatures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ligatures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIG-uh-chuz.
What does ligatures mean?
- plural of ligature How to pronounce ligature
Questions about saying ligatures
How do you pronounce ligatures?
Say LIG-uh-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡətʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡətʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligatures?
Ligatures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · uh · cherz.
Is ligatures pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪɡətʃəz/ (LIG-uh-chuz).