How to pronounce liberator
Say it like LIB-uh-ray-ter. Liberator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberator 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liberator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIB-uh-ray-tuh.
What does liberator mean?
- A person who frees or liberates.
Where does liberator come from?
From Latin līberātor (“one who sets free”), from līberāre, past participle līberātus (“to set free”); see liberate.
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Questions about saying liberator
How do you pronounce liberator?
Say LIB-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪbəreɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbəreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberator?
Liberator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · uh · ray · ter.
Is liberator 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 /ˈlɪbəreɪtə/ (LIB-uh-ray-tuh).