American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'little' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "little" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "little"

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Simple pronunciation
lih-dl
IPA transcription
/ˈlɪ.ɾl̩/
Word frequency
131st

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What does "little" mean?

  1. small in size, amount, or degree

Examples of "little" in a sentence

  • My niece is a little girl.
  • Please give me a little bit.
  • The kitten is so little.

How common is "little"?

Little is the 131st most common word in English.

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