How to pronounce litigant
Say it like LIT-ih-gunt. Litigant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ih
- gunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigant 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of litigant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-ih-gunt.
What does litigant mean?
- A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.
- Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit.“the parties litigant”
Where does litigant come from?
From French litigant, from Middle French, from Latin litigans.
Questions about saying litigant
How do you pronounce litigant?
Say LIT-ih-gunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigant?
Litigant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ih · gunt.
Is litigant 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 /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/ (LIT-ih-gunt).