How to pronounce libate
Say it like ly-BAYT. Libate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYT).
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- ly
- BAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of libate
American and British speakers say libate in essentially the same way: /laɪˈbeɪt/ in the US and /laɪˈbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-BAYT.
What does libate mean?
- To pour a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
Where does libate come from?
First attested in 1866; borrowed from Latin lībātus, perfect passive participle of lībō (“to pour out, taste”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with libate
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Questions about saying libate
How do you pronounce libate?
Say ly-BAYT. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈbeɪt/. In British English it is /laɪˈbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libate?
Libate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYT). Broken into parts: ly · BAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say libate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪˈbeɪt/ and the British form is /laɪˈbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.