How to pronounce litterbug
Say it like LIT-er-buhg. Litterbug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- er
- buhg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litterbug 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- buhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of litterbug
- 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-buhg.
What does litterbug mean?
- A person who tends to drop litter and not clean it up.
Where does litterbug come from?
From litter + bug. Coined in 1947 by New York copywriter Paul B.
Words that rhyme with litterbug
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of litterbug.
Questions about saying litterbug
How do you pronounce litterbug?
Say LIT-er-buhg. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɚˌbʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtəˌbʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litterbug?
Litterbug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · er · buhg.
Is litterbug 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 /ˈlɪtəˌbʌɡ/ (LIT-uh-buhg).