How to pronounce litterateur
Say it like lit-uh-ruh-TUU-er. Litterateur has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUU).
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- lit
- uh
- ruh
- TUU
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litterateur 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of litterateur
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- 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-ruh-TUR.
What does litterateur mean?
- A person engaged in various literary works: literary critic, essayist, writer.
Where does litterateur come from?
From the French littérateur, from the Latin litterātor (“critic”).
Words that rhyme with litterateur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of litterateur.
Questions about saying litterateur
How do you pronounce litterateur?
Say lit-uh-ruh-TUU-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪtərəˈtʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˌlɪtərəˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litterateur?
Litterateur has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUU). Broken into parts: lit · uh · ruh · TUU · er.
Is litterateur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌlɪtərəˈtɜː/ (lit-uh-ruh-TUR).