How to Pronounce Lilliputian

To pronounce "lilliputian", say LILL-ip-ut-ian — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lilliputian”

"lilliputian" has 4 syllables: lill-ip-ut-ian. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.

What does lilliputian mean?

noun

  1. A very small person or being.
  2. (genetics) A fruit fly gene that, when mutated, makes cells abnormally small. See AFF2.

adjective

  1. Very small, diminutive
  2. Trivial, petty

Antonyms

Brobdingnagian

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Words that rhyme with lilliputian

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retributionabsolutionresolutionrestitutiondiminutiondestitutionexecutionsolutioncontributionevolutiondissolutionconvolution

Related words

tinylittlepetitediminutivesmallpiddlingpettypiffling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lilliputian"?▾

"Lilliputian" has 4 syllables: lill · ip · ut · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "lilliputian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lilliputian" is /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuʃən/.

What does "lilliputian" mean?▾

Lilliputian: A very small person or being.

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