How to pronounce liberties
Say it like LIB-er-teez. Liberties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- er
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liberties 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of liberties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIB-ih-teez.
What does liberties mean?
- plural of liberty How to pronounce liberty
Questions about saying liberties
How do you pronounce liberties?
Say LIB-er-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪbɚˌtiz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liberties?
Liberties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · er · teez.
Is liberties 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 /ˈlɪbɪtiz/ (LIB-ih-teez).