Proper Pronunciation Guide

literature

[ɚə ʧɚ]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this word as four distinct syllables, stressing the first one.
  • Pronounce the first letter “t” as a lightly tapped
    /d/ in quick speech.
  • Use the consonant glide
    /r/ to link from the second to the third syllable—from
    /ɚ/  to
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce the second letter “t” as
    /ʧ/.
  • Pronounce the final letters “ure” as the weak R- vowel
    /ɚ/ .

Practice Sentences:

She's taking a course in English Literature this semester.
I requested some literature on heating and air conditioning.
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