How to pronounce litre
Say it like LEE-ter. Litre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce litre. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of litre
- 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: LEE-tuh.
What does litre mean?
- The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ.“You should be able to fill four cups with one liter of water.”
- A measure of volume equivalent to a liter.
- Lithraea caustica, a Chilean tree or bush.
Words that rhyme with litre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of litre.
Words that sound like litre
Questions about saying litre
How do you pronounce litre?
Say LEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈliːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litre?
Litre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · ter.
Is litre 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 /ˈliːtə/ (LEE-tuh).
What words sound the same as litre?
Litre sounds the same as liter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.