How to pronounce libeled
Say it like LY-buld. Libeled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libeled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of libeled
American and British speakers say libeled in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪbəld/ in the US and /ˈlaɪbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-buld.
What does libeled mean?
- simple past and past participle of libel How to pronounce libel
Questions about saying libeled
How do you pronounce libeled?
Say LY-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪbəld/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libeled?
Libeled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say libeled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪbəld/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.