How to pronounce bibliolater
Say it like bib-lee-OL-uh-ter. Bibliolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- bib
- lee
- OL
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibliolater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bibliolater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bib-lee-OL-uh-tuh.
What does bibliolater mean?
- A worshipper of books, especially the Bible.
Where does bibliolater come from?
From biblio- + -later.
Questions about saying bibliolater
How do you pronounce bibliolater?
Say bib-lee-OL-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪbliˈɑlətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌbɪbliˈɒlətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibliolater?
Bibliolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: bib · lee · OL · uh · ter.
Is bibliolater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbɪbliˈɒlətə/ (bib-lee-OL-uh-tuh).