How to pronounce litigation
Say it like lit-uh-GAY-shun. Litigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- lit
- uh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- litGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of litigation
- 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-shun.
What does litigation mean?
- a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
Where does litigation come from?
Borrowed from Latin lītigātiō, equivalent to litigate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with litigation
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Questions about saying litigation
How do you pronounce litigation?
Say lit-uh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigation?
Litigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: lit · uh · GAY · shun.
Is litigation 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 /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (lit-ih-GAY-shun).