How to pronounce liberals
Say it like LIB-ur-rulz. Liberals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- ur
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberals 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liberals
American and British speakers say liberals in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪˌbɜrəlz/ in the US and /ˈlɪbərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIB-uh-rulz.
What does liberals mean?
- plural of liberal How to pronounce liberal
Questions about saying liberals
How do you pronounce liberals?
Say LIB-ur-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪˌbɜrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberals?
Liberals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · ur · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say liberals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪˌbɜrəlz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪbərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.