How to pronounce literatim
Say it like lit-er-AY-tim. Literatim has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- lit
- er
- AY
- tim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Literatim 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- timKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of literatim
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lit-uh-AY-tim.
What does literatim mean?
- Letter by letter.
Where does literatim come from?
From Medieval Latin litterātim, from littera (“letter”).
Questions about saying literatim
How do you pronounce literatim?
Say lit-er-AY-tim. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪtɚˈeɪtɪm/. In British English it is /ˌlɪtəˈeɪtɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in literatim?
Literatim has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: lit · er · AY · tim.
Is literatim 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 /ˌlɪtəˈeɪtɪm/ (lit-uh-AY-tim).