How to Pronounce Literature

To pronounce "literature", say LIT-er-at-ur-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈɫɪtɝətʃɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɫɪtɝətʃɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈɪtɹɪtʃɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “literature”

"literature" has 5 syllables: lit-er-at-ur-e.

What does literature mean?

noun

  1. The body of all written works.
  2. The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture.

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Related words

lettersliteraryliteracyartsfictionwriterbibliographywritten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "literature"?▾

"Literature" has 5 syllables: lit · er · at · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "literature"?▾

The IPA transcription of "literature" is /ˈɫɪtɝətʃɝ/.

What does "literature" mean?▾

Literature: The body of all written works.

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