Learn the American English pronunciation of "literature" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "literature"
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Simple pronunciation
lih-der-uh-cher
IPA transcription
/ˈlɪ.ɾɚ.ə.ʧɚ/
Word frequency
2,440th
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What does "literature" mean?
written works, such as poems, plays, and novels, that are considered to be art
Examples of "literature" in a sentence
I love to read literature before bed.
She is studying English literature in college.
The library has a wide range of literature to choose from.
How common is "literature"?
Literature is the 2,440th most common word in English.
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