How to Pronounce Literati

To pronounce "literati", say LIT-er-at-i — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌlɪt.əˈɹɑː.tiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌlɪt.əˈɹɑː.tiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “literati”

"literati" has 4 syllables: lit-er-at-i. It rhymes with haughty and naughty, if that helps it stick.

What does literati mean?

noun

  1. Well-educated, literary people; intellectuals who are interested in literature.

Antonyms

illiterati

Words that rhyme with literati

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haughtynaughtydottypottyhottiesquattysnottyknottytottydhotigrottyspotty

Related words

intelligentsiaauthorliteratureintellectualscholarliteraturologyphilologist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "literati"?▾

"Literati" has 4 syllables: lit · er · at · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "literati"?▾

The IPA transcription of "literati" is /ˌlɪt.əˈɹɑː.tiː/.

What does "literati" mean?▾

Literati: Well-educated, literary people; intellectuals who are interested in literature.

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