How to Pronounce "litigation"
word
/ˌɫɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
li-tuh-GAY-shun
/lˌɪtɪɡˈeɪʃən/
lit-i-GAY-shun
Definition
Litigation is the process of using the legal system to resolve a disagreement or dispute, usually by going to court.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɫɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
British English
/lˌɪtɪɡˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-tuh-GAY-shun
UK
lit-i-GAY-shun
Listen in Context
Litigation can take a long time to resolve.
They avoided litigation by reaching an agreement.
Litigation is expensive for both companies.
After years of litigation, they finally settled out of court.