How to Pronounce Littering

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LITT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “littering”

"littering" has 3 syllables: litt-er-ing. It rhymes with glittering and frittering, if that helps it stick.

What does littering 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.

noun

  1. The dropping of litter.

Words that rhyme with littering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glitteringfrittering

Related words

beddinggarbagejunktrashrubbishrefusespamfly-tipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "littering"?▾

"Littering" has 3 syllables: litt · er · ing.

What does "littering" mean?▾

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

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