How to pronounce liberally
Say it like LIB-ur-ruh-lee. Liberally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- ur
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberally 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.
- urGive this part a little weight.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of liberally
American and British speakers say liberally in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪˌbɜrəˌli/ in the US and /ˈlɪˌbɜrəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIB-ur-ruh-lee.
What does liberally mean?
- In a liberal manner; generously; freely.
- In accordance with political views associated with the liberals.
Where does liberally come from?
From liberal + -ly.
Questions about saying liberally
How do you pronounce liberally?
Say LIB-ur-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪˌbɜrəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈlɪˌbɜrəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberally?
Liberally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · ur · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say liberally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪˌbɜrəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈlɪˌbɜrəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.