How to pronounce litigating
Say it like LIT-ih-gay-ting. Litigating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ih
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of litigating
- 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-ting.
What does litigating mean?
- present participle and gerund of litigate How to pronounce litigate
Questions about saying litigating
How do you pronounce litigating?
Say LIT-ih-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigating?
Litigating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ih · gay · ting.
Is litigating 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 /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (LIT-ih-gay-ting).