How to pronounce littoral
Say it like LIT-uh-rul. Littoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Littoral 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of littoral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-uh-rul.
What does littoral mean?
- A shore, coastline, or coast.
- The zone of a coast between high tide and low tide levels.
- Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.
Where does littoral come from?
From Late Latin littoralis, from litoris (genitive of litus).
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Questions about saying littoral
How do you pronounce littoral?
Say LIT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtərəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in littoral?
Littoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · uh · rul.
Is littoral 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 /ˈlɪtərəl/ (LIT-uh-rul).
What words sound the same as littoral?
Littoral sounds the same as literal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.