How to pronounce literati
Say it like lit-uh-RAH-tee. Literati has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- lit
- uh
- RAH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Literati pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- litGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of literati
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lit-uh-RAH-tee.
What does literati mean?
- Well-educated, erudite, literary people; intellectuals who are interested in literature.
Where does literati come from?
From Latin līterātī, plural of līterātus (“lettered, literate”).
Words that rhyme with literati
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Questions about saying literati
How do you pronounce literati?
Say lit-uh-RAH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪtəˈrɑti/. In British English it is /ˌlɪtəˈrɑːtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in literati?
Literati has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: lit · uh · RAH · tee.
Is literati 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 /ˌlɪtəˈrɑːtiː/ (lit-uh-RAH-tee).