How to pronounce liters
Say it like LEE-terz. Liters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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US American/ˈlitɚz/LEE-terz
UK British/ˈliːtəz/LEE-tuz
- LEE
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of liters
- 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: LEE-tuz.
What does liters mean?
noun
- plural of liter How to pronounce liter
Questions about saying liters
How do you pronounce liters?
Say LEE-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈliːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liters?
Liters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · terz.
Is liters 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 /ˈliːtəz/ (LEE-tuz).