How to pronounce litterateuse
Say it like lit-uh-ruh-TOOZ. Litterateuse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOOZ).
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- lit
- uh
- ruh
- TOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litterateuse 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.
- TOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of litterateuse
- 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-TURZ.
What does litterateuse mean?
- Female equivalent of litterateur: a female literary writer; an authoress of literature. How to pronounce litterateur
Where does litterateuse come from?
Analogically from litterateur + French -euse (feminine agent suffix).
Words that rhyme with litterateuse
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Questions about saying litterateuse
How do you pronounce litterateuse?
Say lit-uh-ruh-TOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪtərəˈtuz/. In British English it is /ˌlɪtərəˈtɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litterateuse?
Litterateuse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOOZ). Broken into parts: lit · uh · ruh · TOOZ.
Is litterateuse 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 /ˌlɪtərəˈtɜːz/ (lit-uh-ruh-TURZ).