How to pronounce litigator
Say it like LIT-uh-gay-ter. Litigator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- uh
- gay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigator 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of litigator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-gay-tuh.
What does litigator mean?
- A person employed to litigate, a lawyer skilled in arguing in court.
Where does litigator come from?
From litigate + -or.
Questions about saying litigator
How do you pronounce litigator?
Say LIT-uh-gay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtəˌɡeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtəˌɡeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigator?
Litigator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · gay · ter.
Is litigator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪtəˌɡeɪtə/ (LIT-uh-gay-tuh).