English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Little Pronunciation
Little is pronounced LI-tuhl, IPA /ˈlɪtəl/.
LI-tuhl
US /ˈlɪtəl/ · UK /ˈlɪtəl/
Syllables: LI · tuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Small in size, amount, or degree.
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Little in a Sentence
- There is a little shop at the end of the lane.
- We have very little time left.
- Her little brother answered the door.
Common Mispronunciations of Little
Not LEE-tuhl
Keep the i tight and clipped, nothing like the ee of leap.
Not LI-duhl
Americans tap the double t so it lands close to a d, while British speakers give it a clear t. Both are normal.
Tip: Two beats, LI-tuhl, with the le ending reduced to a dark uhl.
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