How to pronounce litigious
Say it like LIT-ih-jus. Litigious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ih
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litigious 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.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of litigious
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-ih-jus.
Other ways to say litigious
Litigious also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- lih-TIJ-us /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/
What does litigious mean?
- Of or relating to litigation.
- Inclined to engage in lawsuits.
- Argumentative or combative.
Where does litigious come from?
From Middle English litigious, from Latin lītigiōsus.
Questions about saying litigious
How do you pronounce litigious?
Say LIT-ih-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litigious?
Litigious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ih · jus.
Is litigious 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 /ˈlɪtɪdʒəs/ (LIT-ih-jus).