How to pronounce litotical
Say it like ly-TOT-ih-kul. Litotical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOT).
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- ly
- TOT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litotical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of litotical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ly-TOT-ih-kul.
What does litotical mean?
- Of or pertaining to litotes.
Questions about saying litotical
How do you pronounce litotical?
Say ly-TOT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈtɑtɪkəl/. In British English it is /laɪˈtɒtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litotical?
Litotical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOT). Broken into parts: ly · TOT · ih · kul.
Is litotical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /laɪˈtɒtɪkəl/ (ly-TOT-ih-kul).