How to Pronounce "lt"
word
/ˌɛlˈtiː/
el-TEE
/ˌɛlˈtiː/
el-TEE
Definition
An abbreviation for "lieutenant," a military or naval rank. It is usually used in names, titles, lists, or official writing rather than in full spoken sentences.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɛlˈtiː/
British English
/ˌɛlˈtiː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
el-TEE
UK
el-TEE
Listen in Context
Lt Harris spoke to the new soldiers.
Please write Lt before his last name.
Her title on the door is Lt Gomez.
I thought Lt Perez was off duty tonight.