How to pronounce litigates
Say it like LIT-ih-gayts. Litigates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ih
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigates 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.
- gaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of litigates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-ih-gayts.
What does litigates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of litigate How to pronounce litigate
Questions about saying litigates
How do you pronounce litigates?
Say LIT-ih-gayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigates?
Litigates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ih · gayts.
Is litigates 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 /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪts/ (LIT-ih-gayts).