How to pronounce lilliputian
Say it like lil-ih-PYOO-shun. Lilliputian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOO).
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- lil
- ih
- PYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilliputian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lilliputian
American and British speakers say lilliputian in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lil-ih-PYOO-shun.
What does lilliputian mean?
- A very small person or being.
- A fruit fly gene that, when mutated, makes cells abnormally small. See AFF2.
- Involving delusions or hallucinations of tiny beings.“lilliputian schizophrenia”
- Very small, diminutive
- Trivial, petty
Where does lilliputian come from?
From the name of a fictional island called Lilliput in the novel Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.
Words that rhyme with lilliputian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lilliputian.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying lilliputian
How do you pronounce lilliputian?
Say lil-ih-PYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilliputian?
Lilliputian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOO). Broken into parts: lil · ih · PYOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say lilliputian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.