How to Pronounce "a little bit"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈbɪt
uh-LIT-ul BIT
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /bˈɪt
uh-LIT-uhl BIT
Definition
A small amount; used to mean 'some', but not much. It makes statements softer or more polite.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈbɪt
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /bˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LIT-ul BIT
UK
uh-LIT-uhl BIT
Listen in Context
Can I have a little bit of water?
I'm a little bit tired today.
Add a little bit of sugar to the tea.
Could you turn down the music a little bit?