How to pronounce liberated
Say it like LIB-ur-ray-tid. Liberated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- ur
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberated 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of liberated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIB-ur-ray-tid.
What does liberated mean?
- (of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
- free from traditional social restraints“an emancipated young woman pursuing her career”“a liberated lifestyle”
Questions about saying liberated
How do you pronounce liberated?
Say LIB-ur-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪˌbɜˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪˌbɜˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberated?
Liberated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · ur · ray · tid.
Is liberated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɪˌbɜˌreɪtɪd/ (LIB-ur-ray-tid).