How to pronounce littleneck
Say it like LIT-ul-nek. Littleneck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ul
- nek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Littleneck 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of littleneck
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-ul-nek.
What does littleneck mean?
- A small hard clam, larger than a countneck but smaller than a topneck.
Where does littleneck come from?
Ellipsis of littleneck clam; from little + neck.
Questions about saying littleneck
How do you pronounce littleneck?
Say LIT-ul-nek. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtəlˌnɛk/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtəlˌnɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in littleneck?
Littleneck has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ul · nek.
Is littleneck 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 /ˈlɪtəlˌnɛk/ (LIT-ul-nek).