How to pronounce Liberian
Say it like ly-BEER-ee-un. Liberian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEER).
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- ly
- BEER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Liberian
American and British speakers say Liberian in essentially the same way: /ˌlaɪˈbɪˌriən/ in the US and /ˌlaɪˈbɪəˌriːən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-BEER-ee-un.
What does Liberian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Liberia
- of or relating to Liberia or its people“Liberian ship owners”
Words that rhyme with Liberian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Liberian.
Questions about saying Liberian
How do you pronounce Liberian?
Say ly-BEER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪˈbɪˌriən/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪˈbɪəˌriːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Liberian?
Liberian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEER). Broken into parts: ly · BEER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Liberian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlaɪˈbɪˌriən/ and the British form is /ˌlaɪˈbɪəˌriːən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.