How to pronounce bibliothecarial
Say it like bib-lee-oh-thuh-KER-ee-ul. Bibliothecarial has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KER).
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- bib
- lee
- oh
- thuh
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibliothecarial 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bibliothecarial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bib-lee-oh-thuh-KAIR-ee-ul.
What does bibliothecarial mean?
- Relating to libraries.
Where does bibliothecarial come from?
From Latin bibliothēcārius + -al.
Words that rhyme with bibliothecarial
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Questions about saying bibliothecarial
How do you pronounce bibliothecarial?
Say bib-lee-oh-thuh-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪblioʊθəˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌbɪbliəʊθəˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibliothecarial?
Bibliothecarial has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KER). Broken into parts: bib · lee · oh · thuh · KER · ee · ul.
Is bibliothecarial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbɪbliəʊθəˈkɛəriəl/ (bib-lee-oh-thuh-KAIR-ee-ul).