How to pronounce litanies
Say it like LIT-uh-neez. Litanies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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US American/ˈlɪtəniz/LIT-uh-neez
UK British/ˈlɪtəniz/LIT-uh-neez
- LIT
- uh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litanies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITSay 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of litanies
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-neez.
What does litanies mean?
noun
- plural of litany How to pronounce litany
Questions about saying litanies
How do you pronounce litanies?
Say LIT-uh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtəniz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litanies?
Litanies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · neez.
Is litanies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɪtəniz/ (LIT-uh-neez).