How to Pronounce "little by little"
expression
LIT-uhl by LIT-uhl
LIT-uhl by LIT-uhl
Definition
Used to describe something that happens or changes gradually, step by step, or over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ
British English
lˈɪtəl/ /bˈaɪ/ /lˈɪtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIT-uhl by LIT-uhl
UK
LIT-uhl by LIT-uhl
Listen in Context
I am learning English little by little.
The pain went away little by little.
We improved our house little by little.
Just keep practicing—your skills will get better little by little.