How to pronounce litigated
Say it like LIT-ih-gay-tid. Litigated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ih
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigated 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of litigated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-ih-gay-tid.
What does litigated mean?
- simple past and past participle of litigate How to pronounce litigate
Questions about saying litigated
How do you pronounce litigated?
Say LIT-ih-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigated?
Litigated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ih · gay · tid.
Is litigated 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 /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪd/ (LIT-ih-gay-tid).