How to pronounce little
little
/ˈlɪtəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Little, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
In a sentence
"What's the matter?" asked the little white rabbit.
More words with the /ɪ/ sound
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
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- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce little?
Little is pronounced /ˈlɪtəl/ in American English.
How many syllables are in little?
Little has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in little?
The first syllable: /ˈlɪtəl/.