How to Pronounce "literal"
word
/ˈɫɪtɝəɫ/
LIT-er-uhl
/lˈɪtəɹəl/
LIT-uh-ruhl
Definition
The word 'literal' means taking words in their most basic sense, without metaphor or exaggeration; exactly as stated.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɪtɝəɫ/
British English
/lˈɪtəɹəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIT-er-uhl
UK
LIT-uh-ruhl
Listen in Context
The literal meaning of 'star' is a bright object in the sky.
This is a literal translation of the French sentence.
He took her words in a literal way and was confused.
Don't take what I said in a literal sense—I was joking!