How to pronounce libber
Say it like LIB-er. Libber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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US American/ˈlɪbɚ/LIB-er
UK British/ˈlɪbə/LIB-uh
- LIB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of libber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIB-uh.
What does libber mean?
noun
- One who supports liberation for some group.
Where does libber come from?
From lib + -er.
Questions about saying libber
How do you pronounce libber?
Say LIB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libber?
Libber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · er.
Is libber 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 /ˈlɪbə/ (LIB-uh).