How to pronounce littler
Say it like LIT-uh-ler. Littler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Littler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of littler
- 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-luh.
What does littler mean?
- comparative form of little: more little How to pronounce little
Where does littler come from?
From little + -er.
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Questions about saying littler
How do you pronounce littler?
Say LIT-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtələr/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in littler?
Littler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · ler.
Is littler 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 /ˈlɪtələ/ (LIT-uh-luh).