How to Pronounce Littoral

To pronounce "littoral", say LITT-or-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪtəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈlɪtəɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “littoral”

"littoral" has 3 syllables: litt-or-al. It rhymes with literal and litteral, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: literal, litteral — easy to mix up when writing.

What does littoral mean?

noun

A shore.
The zone of a coast between high tide and low tide levels.

adjective

Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.

Synonyms

foreshore intertidal zone littoral range intertidal

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Words that rhyme with littoral

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literal litteral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "littoral"?▾

"Littoral" has 3 syllables: litt · or · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "littoral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "littoral" is /ˈlɪtəɹəl/.

What does "littoral" mean?▾

Littoral: A shore.

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