How to pronounce littering
Say it like LIT-uh-ring. Littering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Littering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of littering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-ring.
What does littering mean?
Questions about saying littering
How do you pronounce littering?
Say LIT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in littering?
Littering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · ring.
Is littering 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 /ˈlɪtərɪŋ/ (LIT-uh-ring).