How to Pronounce Littered

To pronounce "littered", say LITT-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

LITT-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “littered”

"littered" has 3 syllables: litt-er-ed. It rhymes with embittered and glittered, if that helps it stick.

What does littered mean?

verb

  1. To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

    “By tossing the bottle out the window, he was littering.”

  2. To scatter carelessly about.

adjective

  1. Covered in litter

Words that rhyme with littered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

embitteredglitteredfritteredpittard

Related words

cluttereduntidycoveredcoatedscatteredfilledsownoutrun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "littered"?▾

"Littered" has 3 syllables: litt · er · ed.

What does "littered" mean?▾

Littered: To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

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