To pronounce "litigation", say LIT-ig-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
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"litigation" has 4 syllables: lit-ig-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“That attorney has been chastised for his litigation behavior.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Litigation" has 4 syllables: lit · ig · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "litigation" is /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/.
Litigation: The conduct of a lawsuit.
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