How to pronounce litany
Say it like LIT-uh-nee. Litany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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US American/ˈlɪtəni/LIT-uh-nee
UK British/ˈlɪtəni/LIT-uh-nee
- LIT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litany 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of litany
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-nee.
What does litany mean?
noun
- A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
- A prolonged or tedious list.
Questions about saying litany
How do you pronounce litany?
Say LIT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtəni/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litany?
Litany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · nee.
Is litany 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 /ˈlɪtəni/ (LIT-uh-nee).