How to pronounce libertarian
Say it like lib-ur-TER-ee-un. Libertarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- lib
- ur
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libertarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- libGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 libertarian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lib-uh-TAIR-ee-un.
What does libertarian mean?
- an advocate of libertarianism
- someone who believes the doctrine of free will
Words that rhyme with libertarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of libertarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
- veterinarian
Questions about saying libertarian
How do you pronounce libertarian?
Say lib-ur-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪˌbɝˈtɛˌriən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪbəˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libertarian?
Libertarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: lib · ur · TER · ee · un.
Is libertarian 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 /ˌlɪbəˈtɛəriən/ (lib-uh-TAIR-ee-un).