American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'literature' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "literature" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "literature"

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Simple pronunciation
lih-der-uh-cher
IPA transcription
/ˈlɪ.ɾɚ.ə.ʧɚ/
Word frequency
1,700th

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What does "literature" mean?

  1. written works, such as poems, plays, and novels, that are considered to be art

Examples of "literature" in a sentence

  • I love to read literature before bed.
  • She is studying English literature in college.
  • The library has a wide range of literature to choose from.

How common is "literature"?

Literature is the 1,700th most common word in English.

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